analogous

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“We probably haven’t seen an analogous period of time like this since 1945,” Strazik said.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

This would be analogous to having one arm tied behind your back.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026

Something analogous happens in James Fox’s “Craftland,” which is devoted to the many traditional trades and occupations that have long created the material civilization of Britain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

They show that structures analogous to the superior colliculus -- found in fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals -- share a common purpose: merging sensory and motor information to guide gaze and attention.

From Science Daily • Nov. 8, 2025

They may have switching elements analogous to our neurons.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan