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
Gary B. Graves, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
For strength, endurance and self-discipline Onyx is a stone of strength, resilience and protection, resembling Capricorn's determined and ambitious nature.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The soft, collapsible heel wrap—resembling neoprene—gently molds to the shape of your heel, providing a snug yet nonconstricting feel.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
Thus the movie is set in a world resembling the modern United States, as a multi-racial, populist, conservative coalition began to sideline the ruling elite.
—Jeffrey E. Schulman / Made By History, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
The table was set with slices of watermelon as well as cucumber and tomato salads, and a steamed bread called jin momo resembling Chinese bao.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
The other, which tends to manifest primarily in cattle, when passed on to humans produces symptoms resembling conjunctivitis.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
In a moment resembling the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, the end of Gladiator II captures the beginning of this process, when cheering soldiers outside Rome celebrate their overthrow of the old ruling class.
—Jeffrey E. Schulman / Made By History, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
The minidress featured embellishments resembling a nightscape and included imagery of sparkling clouds, stars and a crescent moon.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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When the outcome was sealed, players formed a pile on the court as the coaches congratulated each other under a storm of confetti resembling snowflakes, some doing angels.
—Gary B. Graves, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
For strength, endurance and self-discipline Onyx is a stone of strength, resilience and protection, resembling Capricorn's determined and ambitious nature.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The soft, collapsible heel wrap—resembling neoprene—gently molds to the shape of your heel, providing a snug yet nonconstricting feel.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
Thus the movie is set in a world resembling the modern United States, as a multi-racial, populist, conservative coalition began to sideline the ruling elite.
—Jeffrey E. Schulman / Made By History, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
The table was set with slices of watermelon as well as cucumber and tomato salads, and a steamed bread called jin momo resembling Chinese bao.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
The other, which tends to manifest primarily in cattle, when passed on to humans produces symptoms resembling conjunctivitis.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
In a moment resembling the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, the end of Gladiator II captures the beginning of this process, when cheering soldiers outside Rome celebrate their overthrow of the old ruling class.
—Jeffrey E. Schulman / Made By History, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
The minidress featured embellishments resembling a nightscape and included imagery of sparkling clouds, stars and a crescent moon.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resembling
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Before his first inauguration as president in 2017, Trump made similar transfers to the same revocable trust.Dan Mangan, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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Dwyer argues that the inclusion of rosemary and other herbs and flowers with similar effects would have shocked Elizabethan audiences, reinforcing the devastating consequences of Ophelia’s loss.Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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Gardiner is expected to be faithful to the novels and has spoken in the past about her dislike of sanitizing horror, suggesting that darker themes in Potter could be embraced.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024
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Jake followed those rumors with a post suggesting he’d been approached with the concept.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The red-and-gold are in the middle of three football games in 11 days, a feat that might be comparable to the singer doing six shows in seven days in Los Angeles in August 2023.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, comparable yields of municipal bonds are currently and should remain, very attractive to investors.Kevin Mahn, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Daniel Stern, who played bumbling burglar Marv in Home Alone, recently reflected on filming the holiday classic, even recalling when Joe Pesci accidentally bit young Macaulay Culkin's finger while shooting one of the movie's intimidation scenes.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Tesla is recalling nearly 700,000 vehicles due to a problem with the warning light on the tire pressure monitoring system.Max Hauptman, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
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Once those large animal datasets are available, new analytical algorithms become a possibility, such as using deep neural networks to find hidden structure in sequences of animal vocalizations, which may be analogous to the meaningful structure in human language.Arik Kershenbaum, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2024
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Karlsson’s experience last season was analogous to that of Rob Edwards at Luton Town — although his side were relegated, he was commended for performing so impressively with a club unfamiliar to the top division.Michael Cox, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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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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Gi-hun is followed back to the games by a Seoul police officer, Jun-ho (Wi Ha-joon), who is looking for his missing brother, In-ho.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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In it, the singer-songwriter saunters in a polka-dot dress before the screen pans to a glamorous-looking Carey, who delivers a whistle note.Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Several replies praised the user for taking such direct action against someone who was rude to them.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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One such name that has been mentioned is AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori.Emmet Gates, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Resembling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resembling. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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