resembled

VERB

look or be like

Synonyms

STRONGEST

feature mirror parallel simulate

STRONG

approximate coincide double duplicate echo favor follow match relate

WEAK

appear like be similar to be the very picture of bear resemblance to bring to mind come close to come near correspond to have earmarks of have signs of pass for remind one of seem like smack of sound like take after

Antonyms

WEAK

contradict contrast deviate differ disagree

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resembled

As the zebrafish grew older, they developed spinal abnormalities that closely resembled disc disease in people.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026

The men’s final between Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon last month resembled a shootout from the 1990s.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

The S&P 500 has recently resembled the way it looked five years ago, when investors started to play it safer, according to Morgan Stanley.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026

At first glance, the reel resembled the workout videos he usually posted.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

If the Mutual resembled a government for African-Americans in the new century, then C. C. Spaulding served as its head of state.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson