1
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
This is akin to finding a wallet on the street with lots of money and an ID card in it.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
But that doesn’t diminish the past of Vermes, who arguably is akin to Hunt in what he’s meant to the growth of soccer in Kansas City.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
New biotech molecules are so potent that they can be used at exceedingly low concentrations, typically less than 0.5% compared to, say, 15 or 20% for natural ingredients such as vitamin C. Dosages in biotech beauty are akin to that of pharmaceuticals.
—Joshua Britton, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
For context, infrared signatures are akin to heat signatures — firefighters, for instance, use them to locate where fires might be burning in a building.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
But that doesn’t diminish the past of Vermes, who arguably is akin to Hunt in what he’s meant to the growth of soccer in Kansas City.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
New biotech molecules are so potent that they can be used at exceedingly low concentrations, typically less than 0.5% compared to, say, 15 or 20% for natural ingredients such as vitamin C. Dosages in biotech beauty are akin to that of pharmaceuticals.
—Joshua Britton, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
For context, infrared signatures are akin to heat signatures — firefighters, for instance, use them to locate where fires might be burning in a building.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Be sure to check out our related guides, including the Best Electric Bicycles, Best Electric Cargo Bikes, Best Ebikes for Elderly Riders, and Best Kids Bikes.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
28 Mar. 2025
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The complaint contains claims for negligence, bad faith, conspiracy and related grievances.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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One league executive said Malonga’s talent is comparable to presumptive No. 1 pick, UConn star Paige Bueckers, even if her public profile isn’t.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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When looking at gaming, the gender split for recent Super Mario Bros game releases was comparable to that of its feature film.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This is analogous to our preventative and detective cybersecurity tools.—
James Blake,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Efforts to deny the indigenous peoples of the Andes access to coca, as Smithsonian anthropologist Catherine Allen has written, are not analogous to outlawing, for example, beer in Germany, coffee in the Middle East, or betel chewing in India.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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Soon, police came for the families of gang members, for people whose tattoos looked similar to those of gang members, for people with any tattoos.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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The apparel industry can adopt similar practices by integrating real-time data analytics and supplier quality management and enhancing supplier collaboration to reduce lead times and minimize stockouts.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 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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And while my four rides in Waymo's Jaguar i-Pace vehicles around Los Angeles last summer didn't feature any such fits of indecisiveness, the cars have had their own confused moments.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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However, clusters of additives often used by industry in certain food categories may be more harmful when eaten together than alone, according to a new study which found two such mixtures linked to a small but significant increase in type 2 diabetes.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Akin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/akin. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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