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as in related
having a close connection like that between family members
foxes are closely akin to dogs
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as in like
having qualities in common
mathematics and computer programming are akin in that they both require logical thinking
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Recent Examples of akin
Clark, 22, takes shots with a degree of difficulty never before witnessed in the women’s game; her signature 30-ft. launches, from near half-court on team logos across America, are akin to home-run balls, hanging high in the air.
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Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
The vague depression that infuses it undercuts the energy of the movie; the whole viewing experience is akin to popping a melatonin at the wrong time of day and feeling bad about it.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
Simple View is conceptually akin to Assistive Access in iOS, which Apple introduced as a new accessibility feature in iOS 17.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
And while these practices play into an already sensitive audience, there is also something akin to buyer beware when installing an app with Bing in its name.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
The vague depression that infuses it undercuts the energy of the movie; the whole viewing experience is akin to popping a melatonin at the wrong time of day and feeling bad about it.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
Simple View is conceptually akin to Assistive Access in iOS, which Apple introduced as a new accessibility feature in iOS 17.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
And while these practices play into an already sensitive audience, there is also something akin to buyer beware when installing an app with Bing in its name.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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If this trend continues, projections suggest that by 2030, nearly half of the population will suffer from obesity and related chronic health issues.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Trapdoor spiders are closely related to tarantulas, as both belong to the Avicularioidea superfamily of spiders.Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 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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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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PMTs would function in an analogous role to deliver basic primary care.Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 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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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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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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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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The warning applies to what Google considers as being inactive, and as such impacted by changes to the inactive account policy that became active as of Dec. 1, 2023.Davey Winder, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Akin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/akin. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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