Thesaurus results for RESEMBLE

resemble

verb

Definition of resemble

as in to feel

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 resemble The accompanying teaser video shows the duo in argyle sweaters posing for a studio portrait that resembles the poster for Step Brothers. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026 Strawberry skin isn’t a diagnosable skin issue, but rather a nickname for skin that has a bumpy texture with small dark spots resembling the seeds on a strawberry. — Mary Honkus, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026 The striking new museum resembles a spaceship, a land speeder or other futuristic structures. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The exterior will resemble a European country inn, Palillo, a Cornelius resident, said previously. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for resemble

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Chandler felt those memories for the series that turns 20 this fall.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Andrew Chen, the co-founder of clothing brand 3sixteen, felt similarly.

— T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of feel

Verb

But the market’s impressive ability to at least partially work its way around the conflict has also prevented prices from surging as astronomically high as the world’s largest-ever oil supply shock would suggest.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Automotive News’ report is light on details about the model but suggests the variant will be based on the standard Bronco and could arrive by the end of the decade.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of suggest

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The courtroom drama seemed to be nearing an end after Harry and other plaintiffs lost their lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail last month.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
No one seems bothered that nearly everyone has an Aussie accent, despite this film ostensibly unfolding 100 miles away from Los Angeles (the film was shot in Queensland).

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of seem

Verb

Another explanation is that there could be changes over time in diagnosis and reporting, or there could be other biological factors underlying why this condition appears to be increasing.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Downsizing With brands like Slate entering the market, automakers appear to be hearing the call for cheaper options.

— Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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