resemble

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Digital forensics researchers were quick to explain the "extra" finger: a trick of light that made part of his palm resemble an additional digit.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

At their core, the rallies resemble bad group therapy—gatherings that offer validation, solidarity and emotional release.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

It seemed to resemble the peace proposals that US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner - who are leading the efforts with Iran - have used in peace talks in Gaza and Ukraine.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

This suggests the planet could resemble worlds that formed when the universe was much younger.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

“The inimitable Locke,” he answered, “saith that mankind is engaged in perpetual uneasiness, and that it is lack which motivates us forward. In our desires, we resemble the action of a two-legged table.”

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson