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 primary risk of this approach is that the United States could become dependent on a foreign partner for some of its defense production, akin to Russian dependency on Iranian drones in the current conflict.
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Jon Finer, Foreign Affairs, 7 July 2025
So far, three smash burger styles join steak and chicken on a stick as menu highlights for an offering that intentionally attempts to mirror something akin to national chain In-N-Out Burger meets a premium downtown establishment.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
This is akin to doping in sports: AI offers students a shortcut to better grades.
—Nate Bennett, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Outraged, Anya tweeted at the museum that this was akin to saying, without additional context, that an Impressionist painting had been acquired in Vienna in 1942.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Jon Finer, Foreign Affairs, 7 July 2025
So far, three smash burger styles join steak and chicken on a stick as menu highlights for an offering that intentionally attempts to mirror something akin to national chain In-N-Out Burger meets a premium downtown establishment.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
This is akin to doping in sports: AI offers students a shortcut to better grades.
—Nate Bennett, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Outraged, Anya tweeted at the museum that this was akin to saying, without additional context, that an Impressionist painting had been acquired in Vienna in 1942.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for akin
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The pursuit of an appeal comes amid controversy over the secrecy of the arbitration decision, the lack of communication about it to NFL players and related questions about the leadership of NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Two months later, he was charged with one count of forgery, also a Class C felony, and two counts of theft, Class D felonies, in a related case.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The price is comparable to competitors, plus the products are regularly on sale with free shipping and gifts.—
Stewart Savin,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
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Yes, Amazon Prime Day deals are comparable to Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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The war between Russia and Ukraine is not perfectly analogous to contingencies that the United States may face in the future, and not every lesson in Ukraine is applicable to U.S. military planning, but this war is nonetheless full of instructive technological innovations and breakthroughs.—
JON FINER,
Foreign Affairs,
7 July 2025
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And the concho found fans across the world—especially among people who see its plight as analogous to their own, and who have latched on to it as a symbol of resilience.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2025
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Last year saw three similar incursions, according to The Associated Press.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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In science and technology, important breakthroughs have emerged in similar fashion — not from deliberate problem-solving, but from the mind’s quiet work beneath the surface.—
Chris Reed,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 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
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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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And by applying American power in such energetic, omnidirectional fashion, Trump has revealed much about the true state of world affairs.—
Hal Brands,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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Lawyers and advocates are concerned about that kind of uncertainty over the legal status and safety of such migrants, said Michelle Mittelstadt, a spokesperson for the Migration Policy Institute.—
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13 July 2025
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“Akin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/akin. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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