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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
That kind of power on a motorcycle that weighs 585 lb (265 kg) dry means that the HF355 boasts a power-to-weight ratio akin to some hypercars.
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New Atlas, 8 May 2026
Ellinor Appleton, Wisconsin (40 minutes from Green Bay) Tucked into a residential neighborhood in a corner brick building in the river town of Appleton, this tiny 33-seat restaurant feels akin to a dinner party.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 8 May 2026
The song crashes together distorted guitar and twitchy electronic production to create what feels akin to having a panic attack at a rave.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 May 2026
The company last rolled out new earbuds at the end of last year, adding a heart-rate monitor akin to the one in the Apple Watch.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
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New Atlas, 8 May 2026
Ellinor Appleton, Wisconsin (40 minutes from Green Bay) Tucked into a residential neighborhood in a corner brick building in the river town of Appleton, this tiny 33-seat restaurant feels akin to a dinner party.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 8 May 2026
The song crashes together distorted guitar and twitchy electronic production to create what feels akin to having a panic attack at a rave.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 May 2026
The company last rolled out new earbuds at the end of last year, adding a heart-rate monitor akin to the one in the Apple Watch.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for akin
Adjective
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The Justice Department cited prosecutorial discretion after the SEC moved to settle a related civil case, even as critics link the retreat to Trump’s suspension of overseas-bribery enforcement.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Further declines in home prices would deepen the hit to household balance sheets, said Lizzi Lee, a fellow at Center for China Analysis, noting that the property downturn has already inflicted significant job losses across construction and related sectors.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The overall resolution of the Pro display is crisp, bright and certainly comparable to the MacBook Air display and possibly not far off that of the MacBook Pro.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Winners may not substitute, assign, or transfer any prize or redeem any prize for cash; however, Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to substitute a prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value.—
Tim McGovern,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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There is no analogous player in this squad to Grimaldo; Marc Cucurella, the man who has displaced him in the Spain team, is positionally smart but a more effective off-ball runner than on-ball playmaker.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The experience of using TikTok is analogous to watching TV.—
Jessica Maddox,
The Conversation,
14 May 2026
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On the topic, Becerra noted that the state should work with an AI company to ensure that data centers stay in California and operate in a manner that benefits residents rather than causing issues similar to other states.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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On Thursday, a tipster sent us a copy of a similar bulletin drafted by Nissan in anticipation of a similar supply crunch—and an accompanying price hike for service departments.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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The Accommodations On Mustique, no two villas are alike.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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The rooms In the Agassiz mansion, no two rooms are alike.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The brazen rush-hour theft — partially dismantling an in-service subway train while riding on it — is at least the second such act in a week.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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The property features water conservation features such as dual-flush toilets and low-flow fixtures, with refillable aluminum water bottles and water bottle refill stations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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“Akin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/akin. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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