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dissimilar

[dih-sim-uh-ler, dis-sim-] / dɪˈsɪm ə lər, dɪsˈsɪm- /


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In this way, Knicks fans aren’t dissimilar to the investors that have been clamoring for years that Madison Square Garden Sports is undervalued.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

That doesn’t happen until Act 4, but at the earlier finale, full of tomfoolery, the stage is well set for depth in a way not dissimilar to “Falstaff.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 29, 2026

So I think we’re well situated in the United States to have a simple message in 2026—not dissimilar to Hungary—about corruption and the cost-of-living crisis.

From Slate Apr. 20, 2026

Back in August 2023, there was a poster - not dissimilar to the School Wars one - that circulated on TikTok and Snapchat about disorder and looting on Oxford Street.

From BBC Mar. 9, 2026

So it would appear that by independent paths, both the professional and the amateur analyst reached conclusions not dissimilar.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote




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