1
as in compared
to describe as similar
he generally likened a root canal to some horrible form of torture
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2
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
A week before he was eventually dismissed, English pundit Jamie Carragher likened tactically dogmatic coaches like Martin to wearing a T-shirt and shorts in the rain.
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Elias Burke, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The researchers likened the threat of mirror bacteria to that of an invasive species.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 13 Dec. 2024
Ball likened it to a pilot in the Bahamas who once crashed a puddle jumper into the ocean.
—Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Fed Chair Jerome Powell likened Bitcoin to gold, describing it as virtual and digital.
—Benzinga, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
Gill resurfaced on social media earlier in 2024, after a three-year hiatus leading to a deluge of excited messages from his followers, many of whom have likened the social media phenomenon to a David who took on Wall Street's Goliaths and won.
—Manya Saini, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Aktarer Zaman likened skiplagging to buying a value meal at Burger King.
—Marylou Costa, Contributor, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Meteorologists likened the storm to the blizzard of 1979, which was also fueled by strong winds.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
Executives likened it to a Comic-Con for sports fans.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Nov. 2024
Elias Burke, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
The researchers likened the threat of mirror bacteria to that of an invasive species.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 13 Dec. 2024
Ball likened it to a pilot in the Bahamas who once crashed a puddle jumper into the ocean.
—Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Fed Chair Jerome Powell likened Bitcoin to gold, describing it as virtual and digital.
—Benzinga, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
Gill resurfaced on social media earlier in 2024, after a three-year hiatus leading to a deluge of excited messages from his followers, many of whom have likened the social media phenomenon to a David who took on Wall Street's Goliaths and won.
—Manya Saini, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Aktarer Zaman likened skiplagging to buying a value meal at Burger King.
—Marylou Costa, Contributor, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Meteorologists likened the storm to the blizzard of 1979, which was also fueled by strong winds.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
Executives likened it to a Comic-Con for sports fans.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Likened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likened. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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