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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Alluding to Linklater’s sports background, Hawke likened his approach to that of a coach, trying to test his player’s speed and strength.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
Shepherd hilariously likened the wig malfunction to a broken door at her grandmother's house.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Comey likened it to a mafia induction.
—Ed White, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
High-rise residents in the neighborhood complained too, likening the ads beaming from the billboard to something from Las Vegas or Hong Kong.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
Shepherd hilariously likened the wig malfunction to a broken door at her grandmother's house.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Comey likened it to a mafia induction.
—Ed White, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
High-rise residents in the neighborhood complained too, likening the ads beaming from the billboard to something from Las Vegas or Hong Kong.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 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 5 Oct. 2025.
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