Examples of liken in a Sentence
he generally likened a root canal to some horrible form of torture
I think that we can liken the two pianists, at least in terms of natural talent.
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Abelowitz, the California doctor, likened the latest federal move to pouring gasoline on a fire of mistrust that was already burning.
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Laura Ungar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Moermond, in dealings with the city council, had likened the interior to a trash bin, gutted of valuables.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
In an interview with EW, director Joachim Rønning likened the movie to Pinocchio, but Lee suggested Bonnie and Clyde was a closer fit.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Asked about the process of putting the new season together, Brooker didn’t go into detail, but likened it to making an album.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
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Laura Ungar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Moermond, in dealings with the city council, had likened the interior to a trash bin, gutted of valuables.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
In an interview with EW, director Joachim Rønning likened the movie to Pinocchio, but Lee suggested Bonnie and Clyde was a closer fit.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Asked about the process of putting the new season together, Brooker didn’t go into detail, but likened it to making an album.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Liken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liken. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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