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as in related
having a close connection like that between family members
foxes are closely akin to dogs
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as in like
having qualities in common
mathematics and computer programming are akin in that they both require logical thinking
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Instead, thanks to the sugar, eggs, and butter in the mix, vinegar pie is sweet, silky, subtly fruity, and faintly tangy; on the tartness level akin to cheesecake.
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Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024
But the conditions there are more akin to that of a rundown prison.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
The creatures use their hoods to trap prey—primarily shrimp—with a technique akin to how a Venus flytrap captures bugs.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
The actions are as melodramatic as a telenovela, with Jessi’s character akin to Casino’s Sharon Stone at a Mexican villa.
—Alessa Dominguez, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Jargon and buzzwords: Jargon, much like slang, is terminology that often develops as a kind of short-hand used by members of a group—like computer people talk about RAM, CPU, URLs, and related things.Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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In response, the board investigated revenue recognition practices, export control policies, the rehiring of employees who had resigned following earlier accounting issues, and disclosure of related party transactions.Jane Thier, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
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Rural states like West Virginia have life expectancies akin to those in developing nations, while wealthier states like California boast outcomes comparable to European ones.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Lululemon China Sales As a result, the company has turned to China for growth, which so far has helped lift sales across the overall business and because of that company-wide comparable sales grew 4% during the quarter.Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The most recent analogous period is the 1930s, when such an approach emerged in several countries.Ray Dalio, TIME, 20 Nov. 2024
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Or: Joints laced with opioids are analogous to politicians laced with medical ignorance.Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
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Concerns have been voiced within the community regarding the paint schemes for the team's No. 6 and No. 60 cars under the Castrol sponsorship, which resulted in similar looks for each vehicle, allegedly diminishing their individual identities.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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This faux-shearling coat from Gap has slim lines and a single row of buttons, similar to what Holmes wore, but in all-black.Clint Davis, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Its 69 rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows and some have private landscaped terraces with wooden trellises sparkling with lights, but no two rooms are alike.Devorah Lev-Tov, TIME, 25 July 2024
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Their cases seemed eerily alike to a lot of people, including Arelie’s sisters.Dateline NBC, NBC News, 16 July 2024
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There is currently only one such competition during the WNBA season: the Commissioner’s Cup.Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic, 3 Dec. 2024
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In such upstream companies, individuals with a high degree of versatility and years of experience can end up filling a number of functions.David Blackmon, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Akin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/akin. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
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