liken to
phrasal verb
likened to; likening to; likens to
: to describe (someone or something) as similar to (someone or something else)
Some critics have likened his writing to Faulkner's.
She likened her trip to a pilgrimage.
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The company’s platform, which for years has been likened to a LinkedIn for doctors, allows clinicians to stay current on medical news, manage paperwork, find referrals and carry out telehealth appointments with patients.
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Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
The travels are often likened to business trips for college football programs in Power Four conferences.
—Mark Lasota, Ph.d., Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The native trees are 4-5 feet tall and have been likened to Charlie Brown Christmas trees.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
Skeleton Crew from the start has been likened to The Goonies, and Law whole-heartedly agrees.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 20 Nov. 2024
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Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
The travels are often likened to business trips for college football programs in Power Four conferences.
—Mark Lasota, Ph.d., Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The native trees are 4-5 feet tall and have been likened to Charlie Brown Christmas trees.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
Skeleton Crew from the start has been likened to The Goonies, and Law whole-heartedly agrees.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Liken to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liken%20to. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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