as in comparison
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1
as in comparing
to describe as similar
he generally likened a root canal to some horrible form of torture
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as in equating
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 Synonyms for likening
Noun
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The bucket was modeled after the sandworms featured in the film but inspired crude comparisons to an adult product.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2025 -
Those clusters were 30% to 40% cheaper in comparison to Nvidia GPU clusters.—
Ayesha Javed,
TIME,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Take time to research lenders, comparing terms, rates and customer reviews to find one that fits your business needs.—
Chris Scharman,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The research is thought to be the first head-to-head study comparing the two popular injectable weight-loss medicines, and its findings could help doctors prescribe the two GLP-1 drugs in a more efficient way.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Use simple analogies and relatable examples, and avoid jargon or complicated terms.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Forgive one more analogy to music: Wagner has some of this power, too (in fact, a lot of it).—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Of course there has been little pushback from the Warriors side of the equation, who have found the deal more than palatable.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2025
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The equation was simple — Anderson needed to leave to save Newcastle’s season.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Likening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likening. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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