Bordering on
Resembling and bordering on are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Resembling" instead an adverb phrase "Bordering on".
Resembling
Resembling adjective - Having qualities in common.
Bordering on and resembling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bordering on" instead an adverb "Resembling".
Nearby Words: resemblance, resembled
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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Despite bordering on The Quiet One outside of the battlefield, The Vision of Escaflowne's Van Fanel quickly picks up the habit of screaming bloody murder during anything resembling a serious fight.
Source: Screaming Warrior
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