as in different
being not of the same kind
you're trying to compare very unlike things—like those proverbial apples and oranges
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Even after mild cases of COVID, long COVID symptoms can linger for a year or more Jan. 15, 2023 The effort, scientists said, was an important step toward better defining long COVID, which can be hard to pinpoint because it can’t be easily diagnosed or tested for — unlike, say, a heart attack.
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Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2023
Though cases among students and teachers have risen along with overall viral levels in their communities, the rate at which the virus has been passed on within classrooms has stayed low and constant - unlike universities, which have emerged as a concern.
—Michael Birnbaum, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Dec. 2020
The federal government does not have much leverage over assisted living facilities, which - unlike nursing homes - do not heavily rely on Medicaid and Medicare funds, said R. Tamara Konetzka, a health sciences professor at the University of Chicago.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2021
Is there a sibling alive who hasn’t felt simultaneously twinned by, and jarringly unlike, the person who shares not only their formative history and family tree, but also their DNA?
—Meredith Maran, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2023
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Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2023
Though cases among students and teachers have risen along with overall viral levels in their communities, the rate at which the virus has been passed on within classrooms has stayed low and constant - unlike universities, which have emerged as a concern.
—Michael Birnbaum, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Dec. 2020
The federal government does not have much leverage over assisted living facilities, which - unlike nursing homes - do not heavily rely on Medicaid and Medicare funds, said R. Tamara Konetzka, a health sciences professor at the University of Chicago.
—Sarah Volpenhein, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2021
Is there a sibling alive who hasn’t felt simultaneously twinned by, and jarringly unlike, the person who shares not only their formative history and family tree, but also their DNA?
—Meredith Maran, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlike
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The need for innovative and comprehensive solutions that alleviate the stress around planning, packing, labeling, traveling, and settling is evident, especially with the average American moving 11.7 times in a lifetime – every instance posing different challenges.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The 2025 class will pursue their studies at 13 different institutions across the UK, ranging from Oxford, Cambridge and Edinburgh, to the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Six diverse political and ethnic groups now claim territory.Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
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From the tranquil beaches of the Maldives to the vibrant cultural landscape of Bhutan, these destinations offer a diverse range of experiences that go beyond a typical vacation.Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Use handwritten envelopes or add festive elements, like wax seals or sparkling liners, for a refined and distinctive look.Felicity Carter, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Police released several images of the shooter in which he can be seen wearing a dark-colored jacket with a hood over his head, a black facemask, black-and-white sneakers and a distinctive gray backpack.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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For this story to land, Silo 17 needed to feel distinct from Juliette’s home while belonging to the same basic world.Mark Blankenship, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
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But beneath the Persian cat’s undeniable popularity lies a tale of contrasts—one that splits the breed into two distinct varieties.Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Arsenal made overtures and given other interest around him, Villa regarded his acquisition a significant coup.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Join 1 other in the comments View Comments CNN has reached out to these companies, along with Stanley, for comment on the nationwide recall.Karina Tsui, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Unlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlike. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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