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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No Doubt fans in the comments section were quick to liken it to the band’s Tragic Kingdom album artwork and noted that the record is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
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Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Ferrari engineers likened it to the difference between an acoustic guitar, which amplifies its own sound, and an electric guitar, which relies on an external amp.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Maddock likens losing her long hair to an identity crisis.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2025
Roberts likens miners’ struggles to biblical stories, references the power of God and the teachings of Jesus, and speaks in the dynamic cadences found in an Appalachian church.
—The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
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Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Ferrari engineers likened it to the difference between an acoustic guitar, which amplifies its own sound, and an electric guitar, which relies on an external amp.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Maddock likens losing her long hair to an identity crisis.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2025
Roberts likens miners’ struggles to biblical stories, references the power of God and the teachings of Jesus, and speaks in the dynamic cadences found in an Appalachian church.
—The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for liken
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“Liken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liken. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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