as in like
having qualities in common
resembling Impressionist landscapes were hung side by side so that visitors could compare how fellow artists treated the same subject matter
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as in approaching
to look or be like (someone or something)
He strongly resembles his father in appearance and in temperament. Terrier dogs closely resemble each other.
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Recent Examples of resembling
Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The statement further noted that over time, cultural items at the site shifted from local traditions to resembling those of ancient Uruk in southern Iraq.
—Gairika Mitra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
The Clone’s vascular system is powered by a compact, 500-watt electric pump resembling the human heart, delivering 40 SLPM at 100 psi.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
With an interface resembling a Bloomberg terminal or customizable reports, the platform is user-friendly and accessible, enhancing the advisor’s experience and client engagement.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
Another angle shows two men throwing blows, with one of them resembling the man who intervened in the women’s fight.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Princess Charlotte and Queen Elizabeth share even more in common than resembling one another!
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Some were closed forms, referring back to the aerial imagery of stadiums, while others were open, uncannily resembling the curvature of a human ear.
—Ellen Y. Tani, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2024
Prior to that, Cousins showed few signs of resembling a 36-year-old guy who missed most of last season with the Minnesota Vikings after an Achilles injury.
—Terence Moore, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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The image depicts a man resembling Osama bin Laden dressed in a Santa Claus costume.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The statement further noted that over time, cultural items at the site shifted from local traditions to resembling those of ancient Uruk in southern Iraq.
—Gairika Mitra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
The Clone’s vascular system is powered by a compact, 500-watt electric pump resembling the human heart, delivering 40 SLPM at 100 psi.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
With an interface resembling a Bloomberg terminal or customizable reports, the platform is user-friendly and accessible, enhancing the advisor’s experience and client engagement.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
Another angle shows two men throwing blows, with one of them resembling the man who intervened in the women’s fight.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Princess Charlotte and Queen Elizabeth share even more in common than resembling one another!
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Some were closed forms, referring back to the aerial imagery of stadiums, while others were open, uncannily resembling the curvature of a human ear.
—Ellen Y. Tani, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2024
Prior to that, Cousins showed few signs of resembling a 36-year-old guy who missed most of last season with the Minnesota Vikings after an Achilles injury.
—Terence Moore, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resembling
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Concerns have been voiced within the community regarding the paint schemes for the team's No. 6 and No. 60 cars under the Castrol sponsorship, which resulted in similar looks for each vehicle, allegedly diminishing their individual identities.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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This faux-shearling coat from Gap has slim lines and a single row of buttons, similar to what Holmes wore, but in all-black.Clint Davis, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Ten of 12 initial samples from victims came back positive for malaria, suggesting that patients may have been suffering from multiple illnesses at once, Ghebreyesus said.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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There is a news report suggesting that a group of lawmakers may introduce a legislation to force health insurance companies to divest their pharmacy business.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rural states like West Virginia have life expectancies akin to those in developing nations, while wealthier states like California boast outcomes comparable to European ones.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Lululemon China Sales As a result, the company has turned to China for growth, which so far has helped lift sales across the overall business and because of that company-wide comparable sales grew 4% during the quarter.Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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During a confessional, Mary had an emotional moment recalling what her son was like growing up.Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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Stellantis is recalling more than 315,000 of its Ram pickup trucks due to a potentially deadly safety issue with the braking system, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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PMTs would function in an analogous role to deliver basic primary care.Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Self-publishing is analogous to modern communication, but more in relation to social media and blogging than self-publishing on Amazon or through a vanity press.Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 11 Dec. 2024
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Its 69 rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows and some have private landscaped terraces with wooden trellises sparkling with lights, but no two rooms are alike.Devorah Lev-Tov, TIME, 25 July 2024
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Their cases seemed eerily alike to a lot of people, including Arelie’s sisters.Dateline NBC, NBC News, 16 July 2024
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Without proposing any comprehensive list of spending reductions or efficiencies, the city is looking to increase a growing list of taxes to fill its nearly billion-dollar budget gap, which will hurt every Chicago resident and business owner.Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Residents and businesses cannot afford for the city to continue to be a greater outlier, risk harming our ability to recruit top talent and investments and send the wrong message to growing industries looking to build or grow in Chicago.Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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As such, this shift in responsibility would involve building a company culture where growth in AI is congruent with maintaining an awareness of its differentiation from IT.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Any such efforts will, of necessity, require incredible resources and the sustaining interest of regional and global allies at implementing these plans and, more importantly, sustaining them for the long term.Daniel R. Green, Baltimore Sun, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Resembling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resembling. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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