resemble
verb
re·sem·ble
ri-ˈzem-bəl 
resembled; resembling
ri-ˈzem-b(ə-)liŋ
1
: to be like or similar to
he resembles his father
2
archaic
: to represent as like
Examples of resemble in a Sentence
He strongly resembles his father in appearance and in temperament.
Terrier dogs closely resemble each other.
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The program, known as o1, may in many respects be OpenAI’s most powerful AI offering yet, with problem-solving capacities that resemble those of a human mind more than any software before.
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2024
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is planning a second vote on an IVF bill that resembles a proposal from former President Donald Trump, a strategy to put Republicans in the hot seat over reproductive politics ahead of the election.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Sep. 2024
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—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2024
As 'The Vampire Diaries' celebrates its 15th anniversary, see which character resembles your zodiac sign
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The Vampire Diaries is well known for its dramatic storylines and love triangles, but who from Mystic Falls most resembles your zodiac sign?
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2024
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is planning a second vote on an IVF bill that resembles a proposal from former President Donald Trump, a strategy to put Republicans in the hot seat over reproductive politics ahead of the election.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Sep. 2024
The actress and longtime advocate for body positivity explained that she was introduced to Miller’s work after friends sent her a copy of the photographer’s ‘Nude Bent Forward’, a black-and-white image featuring a model whose body resembles Winslet’s.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2024
As 'The Vampire Diaries' celebrates its 15th anniversary, see which character resembles your zodiac sign
Comments
The Vampire Diaries is well known for its dramatic storylines and love triangles, but who from Mystic Falls most resembles your zodiac sign?
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Resemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resemble. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.
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resemble
verb
re·sem·ble
ri-ˈzem-bəl
resembled; resembling
-b(ə-)liŋ
: to be like or similar to
he resembles his father
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