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The novel insight is akin to moving from the maps of the 15th Century era of Joan of Arc and Richard III to what the phone in your pocket can load.

From BBC

The team's findings showed a unique property: The grains start to spread out slowly, then decrease quickly as they move downstream, akin to rock avalanches.

The shortcomings of "Dune: Prophecy" are akin to the obstacles typical of most Herbert adaptations — sprawl is the mind-killer, not fear.

From Salon

A winner and an experienced tactician, Ranieri came out of retirement to take charge of the club he loves above all others - and suggested his arrival was akin to calling in the cavalry.

From BBC

He has spoken of Putin’s full-scale invasion in February 2022 with something akin to admiration, calling it “smart.”

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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