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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Omarion Hampton has drawn lofty comparisons to the running style of Hall of Famer and former Broncos legend Terrell Davis. 21.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025 -
McMillan has also earned comparisons to Mike Evans.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 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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In 2025, there is no single issue like slavery dividing America, and that makes the demise of Britain's Liberal Party a better analogy for today's Democrats.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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When there’s no pathogen present, the two kinases are bound together — thus the handcuffs analogy.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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If Illinois brings the observations of family members into the equation, doesn’t that lessen the need for the state to create different standards?—
Brad Weisenstein,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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And the tax cuts are only half the equation.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Likening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likening. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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