akin
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That began with the shocked roar that met Rush’s first number, 1977’s “Xanadu,” a chugging slab of custom-van-tested shag splendor, akin to kicking off a trick show with the most dangerous stunt.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
One can, on the internet, even encounter trolls akin to the golem versions of real people that we see in the film.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
As if California were to suddenly become akin to Enver Hoxha’s Albania and Brin would be forced to take meals of beetroot and groats in the collective’s cafeteria.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Councillor Dr Wendy Taylor MBE, chair of the Local Government Association's health and wellbeing committee, said this was akin to health services "marking their own homework".
From BBC • May 30, 2026
The Kerch believed that work was akin to prayer.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
Vocabulary lists containing akin
The Kite Runner
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