resemble
verb (used with object)
to be like or similar to.
resembles
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present tense formof resemble (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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"We once lived in a house above ground, where you could see the world. But today, we live in an underground cave that resembles a grave," Emar said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
The challenge is that AI sits between these cases in an awkward way: It resembles the colleague in what it can do and the ventilator in what it can answer for.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Its stars form a shape that resembles a teapot, including a handle, lid, and spout.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
Sinha says the latest Nepal disaster resembles a series of catastrophic events that India has experienced in recent years, including the 2021 Chamoli disaster and the 2025 Dharali disaster in Uttarakhand.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
There’s a feeling in me that resembles complete and utter desolation.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
