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akin

[uh-kin] / əˈkɪn /


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One can, on the internet, even encounter trolls akin to the golem versions of real people that we see in the film.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

SpaceX’s more speculative AI division is akin to a call option with a small probability of a massive payout, according to Owens.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

But investing in coal in 2026 is akin to “a taxpayer bailout to build new phone booths,” said Kit Kennedy, managing director for power at the nonprofit Natural Resources Defense Council.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The company developed a wearable headset, called the Hololens, akin to the Meta Quest or Apple's Vision Pro headsets.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

He had a feeling toward her that was akin to that which he held toward his mother.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright




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