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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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Recent Examples of akin
In Jets terms, the Tkachuk acquisition was akin to sending Kyle Connor and Dylan Samberg away and ending up with the most important player in the trade.
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Murat Ates, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Coupes then get a split rear window—which harks back to Corvettes of old, while releasing hot air from the engine bay—plus new shoulder NACA intakes that directly feed the air box with cooler oxygen that even creates a ram air effect akin to mild supercharging.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
The exemption didn’t require a minimum length of time for a contest, so enterprising companies figured out a way to develop a fantasy contest that would feel more akin to sports betting, while still operating within the guidelines of fantasy sports.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2025
Listen to this article It’s billed as being akin to a place for good fun at a beach resort.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025
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Murat Ates, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Coupes then get a split rear window—which harks back to Corvettes of old, while releasing hot air from the engine bay—plus new shoulder NACA intakes that directly feed the air box with cooler oxygen that even creates a ram air effect akin to mild supercharging.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
The exemption didn’t require a minimum length of time for a contest, so enterprising companies figured out a way to develop a fantasy contest that would feel more akin to sports betting, while still operating within the guidelines of fantasy sports.
—David Hill, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2025
Listen to this article It’s billed as being akin to a place for good fun at a beach resort.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for akin
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Skagway Skagway is steeped in gold rush history with plenty of related activities and exhibits.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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The last five annual audits for both Elite charter schools do not identify Prime as a related party for Elite and do not mention Prime at all.—
Kristen Taketa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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In fact, no other project of the past half century comes to mind that is comparable to Orozco’s work of the past three decades, with its the complex and contradictory morphologies, operations, materials, and sites.—
Benjamin H. D. Buchloh,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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Setup time should be comparable to that of a standalone instant-pitch screen room, which will also require staking out in windy conditions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 May 2025
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In our model, the flow of traffic over a network of roads is analogous to the flow of fluids over a surface—motions that are governed by the laws of fluid dynamics.—
Steve Nadis,
Wired News,
1 June 2025
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What remain enduringly relevant are the book’s insights into the nature of design innovation, which Jencks described as analogous to biological evolution, a constant flow of emergent, divergent, and convergent streams.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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This argument is similar to those made by Sam Altman, who has argued that OpenAI needs to unveil ChatGPT and other cutting-edge tools as fast as possible in order to show the public the power of the technology.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
31 May 2025
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Lepard begins his story around the introduction of the Federal Reserve in 1913, which followed the introduction of similar monopoly central banks around the world in the late 19th century.—
Nathan Lewis,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Why Open Networks Make Sense Supply chains are deeply complex, and no two systems are alike.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Adaptability Is Key No two performances are alike because no two audiences are alike.—
Dr. Jen Donnell,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The outlet was able to locate an original photo of one such booth from the era, which entailed White contestants throwing objects at the head of a Black boy for prizes.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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As such, don’t feel obligated to keep up a tradition that’s wearing you down.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
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“Akin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/akin. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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