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dissimilar

[dih-sim-uh-ler, dis-sim-] / dɪˈsɪm ə lər, dɪsˈsɪm- /


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Mexico would use their two left-sided players to create dangerous triangles, not dissimilar to how England have played throughout the World Cup.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

In this way, Knicks fans aren’t dissimilar to the investors that have been clamoring for years that Madison Square Garden Sports is undervalued.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

It’s a real role in the church, and while it’s not exactly like Hollywood portrayals, it’s not entirely dissimilar from the movies either.

From Slate Jun. 8, 2026

It is dissimilar to a historic home run because a baseball leaves the field of play, and the owner becomes the fortunate fan.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 18, 2026

So it would appear that by independent paths, both the professional and the amateur analyst reached conclusions not dissimilar.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote




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