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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Lauren Wilson, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Cabinetry designed to resemble furniture softens the transition from the kitchen to the living areas.
—Mina Loudermilk, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
The task now — clinically, scientifically, and morally — is to ensure that the extra time gained does not resemble the fate of Tithonus.
—Gilberto Lopes, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
This year's medals resemble two halves coming together.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 12 Feb. 2026
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“Resemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resemble. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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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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