1
as in compared
to describe as similar
he generally likened a root canal to some horrible form of torture
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as in identified
to regard or represent as equal or comparable
I think that we can liken the two pianists, at least in terms of natural talent
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Recent Examples of likened
Gutierrez-Thompson likened it to being a factory worker.
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Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Critics likened the mass resignations, followed by Johnson’s unveiling of a new slate of appointees the next week, to a power grab.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 21 Oct. 2024
During the pod, the 38-year-old jokingly likened his potential conduct as mayor to later actor and comedian Bernie Mac’s role as Mitch Gilliam, who became Vice President of the United States in the 2003 film Head of State.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Oct. 2024
At this stage, with hostage and cease-fire negotiations stalled and Hamas' leader unreachable in Gaza's warren of tunnels, Rachel likened civilians on both sides to pawns in chess.
—Matt Gutman, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2024
An executive leading an innovation unit in a traditionally conservative organization likened tackling paradoxes to the exciting experience of playing a great chess game.
—Daria Rudnik, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Shah likened it to throwing a water balloon against a wall and seeing what happens–one filled with water will behave one way, but differently if something like a bowling ball is inside.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Online, people likened it to other chaotic, failed events like The Willy Wonka Experience and Fyre Fest.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2024
Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Critics likened the mass resignations, followed by Johnson’s unveiling of a new slate of appointees the next week, to a power grab.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 21 Oct. 2024
During the pod, the 38-year-old jokingly likened his potential conduct as mayor to later actor and comedian Bernie Mac’s role as Mitch Gilliam, who became Vice President of the United States in the 2003 film Head of State.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 16 Oct. 2024
At this stage, with hostage and cease-fire negotiations stalled and Hamas' leader unreachable in Gaza's warren of tunnels, Rachel likened civilians on both sides to pawns in chess.
—Matt Gutman, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2024
An executive leading an innovation unit in a traditionally conservative organization likened tackling paradoxes to the exciting experience of playing a great chess game.
—Daria Rudnik, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Shah likened it to throwing a water balloon against a wall and seeing what happens–one filled with water will behave one way, but differently if something like a bowling ball is inside.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Online, people likened it to other chaotic, failed events like The Willy Wonka Experience and Fyre Fest.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Likened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likened. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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