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similar

[sim-uh-ler] / ˈsɪm ə lər /


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Primatologist Jane Goodall observed what may have been a similar split and subsequent violence among chimpanzees in Tanzania in the 1970s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

It reminded me of two similar films that deal in extremity and, on their face, look like inflammatory cinema until picked apart and examined more closely.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

That said, the plans suggest a vehicle similar to the Model Y, which means Tesla could “partially cannibalize its own sales” if it moves forward with the effort, Nelson told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

A few hours later, similar emotion overcame Christians and Jews as the city's holy sites reopened following the truce with Iran.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“That’s a great idea! And on my trifold panels, I could display photos of real moon craters next to photos of the craters I make in my lab to show how similar they look.”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein