1
as in related
having a close connection like that between family members
foxes are closely akin to dogs
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2
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 pic clearly is sold on Neeson’s crusty action guy playing against type as a buffoonish cop; akin to the original Leslie Nielsen playing his straight man type with the original movies plus Airplane!
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 July 2025
These are a lot less common and are more akin to a bicycle brake that rests on the handlebars.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
Norm Miller, University of San Diego YES: While the payback for most local households will go from six to 10 or more years and still be a worthwhile investment, the elimination of this tax credit is akin to a 42% net after tax price increase.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 July 2025
The fifth season will have eight episodes, and each one will be looong—akin to eight feature-length films.
—ArsTechnica, 16 July 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 July 2025
These are a lot less common and are more akin to a bicycle brake that rests on the handlebars.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
Norm Miller, University of San Diego YES: While the payback for most local households will go from six to 10 or more years and still be a worthwhile investment, the elimination of this tax credit is akin to a 42% net after tax price increase.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 July 2025
The fifth season will have eight episodes, and each one will be looong—akin to eight feature-length films.
—ArsTechnica, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for akin
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Epstein died in jail awaiting trial on related charges in 2019.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
25 July 2025
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The administration continues to stick by its stance on the files, but has called for federal courts to release grand jury testimony in related investigations including Maxwell's case.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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While midsize data centers typically use 300,000 gallons daily, comparable to consumption by 1,000 households, large-scale facilities such as those recently built or planned in Texas can consume as much as 4.5 million gallons daily.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Bangladesh and Sri Lanka now face 20 percent, down from the earlier 37 percent and 47 percent and now comparable to that for Vietnam’s 20 percent announced in July.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Aug. 2025
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This is analogous to what occurs with respect to ACIP’s recommendations for vaccines.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The process might be analogous to how amino acids spontaneously formed simple organic molecules roughly 4 billion years ago.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
27 July 2025
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While geese and sandhill cranes have similar parenting styles, allowing their hatchlings to be fairly independent, Lacy noted unique challenges that come with this unusual family dynamic.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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But ultimately, Ford was plagued with special charges including $570 million related to a recall and a similar amouth for canceling an electric vehicle.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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Here are two reasons why partners do not necessarily need to be alike to be happy, according to the 2025 study.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Retail giants like Barnes & Noble, and publishers like Scholastic alike host summer reading programs for kids, while many libraries and bookstores across the country continue to spearhead their own.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Many such items require special permits and must meet strict health and safety standards.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Hot on the heels of a major ransomware group being taken down through an international law enforcement operation comes a new development that highlights the whack-a-mole nature of such actions: A new group, likely comprised of some of the same members, has already taken its place.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
26 July 2025
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“Akin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/akin. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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