- present participle of resemble.
resembling
Example Sentences
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Nearby were soft-toy footballers resembling Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, fluffy roosters in France polos and teddy bears in Spain kits.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
These animals display behaviors resembling anxiety and social withdrawal, traits often associated with conditions such as autism and schizophrenia.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
Traditionally, the beans are ground with a tool resembling a mortar and pestle but, for the sake of speed, Netsi now uses a small electric grinder.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
We can sit and rot until we become a version of ourselves resembling the one from the old world, but who is fundamentally different — quieter, angrier, dying.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
Circling the hill were tumbledown stables and something resembling a demolished chicken roost.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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