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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
The San Francisco supervisors, akin to city councilors, met with Mr. Lurie in his breakfast nook, a half-hour at a time.
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Heather Knight, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
The first model to go into production will be an as yet unnamed Acura crossover coupe that is more akin to the original 2008 ZDX than the vehicle currently wearing that badge.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Such a move would be akin to nuking the legislative filibuster, the new Republican leader said.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Jan. 2025
If the purpose is to benefit humanity, the question of a greater artificial intelligence—whether it could be called general or superintelligence—cannot be addressed separately from that of creating something akin to what would define machine integrity behavioral capability: artificial integrity.
—Hamilton Mann, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Heather Knight, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
The first model to go into production will be an as yet unnamed Acura crossover coupe that is more akin to the original 2008 ZDX than the vehicle currently wearing that badge.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Such a move would be akin to nuking the legislative filibuster, the new Republican leader said.
—Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Jan. 2025
If the purpose is to benefit humanity, the question of a greater artificial intelligence—whether it could be called general or superintelligence—cannot be addressed separately from that of creating something akin to what would define machine integrity behavioral capability: artificial integrity.
—Hamilton Mann, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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While the causes of this recent bout of inflation were multifaceted and largely related to the Covid-19 pandemic and its fallout, the sharp rise in prices hit Americans hard and proved to be a critical factor at the ballot box.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
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In a related action, Alijah A. Coleman, 19, Chicago, was charged with manufacture/delivery of cannabis/more than 100 grams after officers recovered 21 plastic sandwich bags containing 165 grams of cannabis, about 50 empty sandwich bags and two digital scales, police said.Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Greenland's area is more comparable to that of the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is still slightly larger.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Obviously, Rooker is not in the same class as Judge and Soto here, but is comparable to Stanton and O’Neill - both had slightly higher K rates, and his BB rate slotted in neatly between O’Neill (11.3%) and Stanton (8.2%).Tony Blengino, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Top 10 Center Fielders There is no other MLB team in the Toronto media market, so Guerrero's situation will not be perfectly analogous to the precedents set by Soto and Ohtani.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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The table lamp adds an analogous touch by pairing colors that are next to each other on the color wheel: yellow and orange.Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025
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With similar conditions forecast, the state's proactive measures aim to mitigate risks to residents and critical infrastructure.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The OnePlus 13 packs a 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery similar to other 2025 flagships like the Vivo X200 Pro, Find X8 Pro, and iQOO 13.Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Various bills filed in Congress since Trump first announced his plans are more alike than not, but among the differences is the handling payroll taxes, including FICA, which helps fund Medicare and Social Security.Matthew Glowicki, USA TODAY, 23 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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But in a world of unequal risks and unequal power, who gets to choose the path such projects will take?The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 14 Jan. 2025
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Being so deeply embedded in innovation and business communities means business educators are often the first to observe how most consequential new technologies and processes are being implemented, and proactively work with trailblazers to drive forward such innovation.Alliance Manchester Business School, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Akin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/akin. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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