1
as in related
having a close connection like that between family members
foxes are closely akin to dogs
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2
as in like
having qualities in common
mathematics and computer programming are akin in that they both require logical thinking
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Recent Examples of akin
The pic clearly is sold on Neeson’s crusty action guy playing against type as a buffoonish cop; akin to the original Leslie Nielsen playing his straight man type with the original movies plus Airplane!
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 July 2025
These are a lot less common and are more akin to a bicycle brake that rests on the handlebars.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
Norm Miller, University of San Diego YES: While the payback for most local households will go from six to 10 or more years and still be a worthwhile investment, the elimination of this tax credit is akin to a 42% net after tax price increase.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 July 2025
The fifth season will have eight episodes, and each one will be looong—akin to eight feature-length films.
—ArsTechnica, 16 July 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 July 2025
These are a lot less common and are more akin to a bicycle brake that rests on the handlebars.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
Norm Miller, University of San Diego YES: While the payback for most local households will go from six to 10 or more years and still be a worthwhile investment, the elimination of this tax credit is akin to a 42% net after tax price increase.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 July 2025
The fifth season will have eight episodes, and each one will be looong—akin to eight feature-length films.
—ArsTechnica, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for akin
Adjective
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Epstein died in jail awaiting trial on related charges in 2019.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
25 July 2025
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Given the magnitude of his crime, Rotta caught a break with his plea agreement, which required prosecutors to dismiss 21 related charges, including tax evasion.—
Jay Weaver
July 24,
Miami Herald,
24 July 2025
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In a recent note on quantum computing, analysts at Bank of America had to reach way back—way, way back—for a comparable advancement in human history.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
19 July 2025
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Burberry’s overall group revenues declined 1% year-on-year on a comparable basis to £433 million ($ 582million) in the June quarter, compared with the 3% decline analysts had forecast in a company compiled consensus.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
18 July 2025
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Rounding off the league’s national TV offerings is TBS, which is averaging 358,000 viewers per outing with its non-exclusive Tuesday night telecasts, good for a 17% lift compared to the analogous period in 2024.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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The judge found that California did not present evidence of any historically analogous laws, finding that the laws the state did cite were not similar enough.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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This doesn’t come without challenges, especially with junior staff who haven’t weathered similar storms before.—
Philip A. Nardone,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Sykes described the signs of bird flu in cats as a severe and rapidly progressive disease that can look similar to rabies.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
The Enquirer,
15 July 2025
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Here are two reasons why partners do not necessarily need to be alike to be happy, according to the 2025 study.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Retail giants like Barnes & Noble, and publishers like Scholastic alike host summer reading programs for kids, while many libraries and bookstores across the country continue to spearhead their own.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Hot on the heels of a major ransomware group being taken down through an international law enforcement operation comes a new development that highlights the whack-a-mole nature of such actions: A new group, likely comprised of some of the same members, has already taken its place.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
26 July 2025
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Many such items require special permits and must meet strict health and safety standards.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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“Akin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/akin. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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