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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This crackdown is considered a significant development in Sheinbaum’s campaign against corruption and has won the support of 70% of Mexicans, according to a survey by Enkoll for El País newspaper and W Radio, even though many experts liken progress so far to a drop in the ocean.
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Michael Rios, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
He's posted a video likening it to the Grim Reaper.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2025
However, Peters likens Ingram to former Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper, who provided steady netminding in helping the Colorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup in 2022.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Some users, however, caught on to the awkward exchange during the broadcast without realizing Monica is Taylor's wife, and likened the clip to former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR executive Kristin Cabot's viral kiss cam scandal at one of Coldplay's Boston shows in July.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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Michael Rios, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
He's posted a video likening it to the Grim Reaper.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2025
However, Peters likens Ingram to former Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper, who provided steady netminding in helping the Colorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup in 2022.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Some users, however, caught on to the awkward exchange during the broadcast without realizing Monica is Taylor's wife, and likened the clip to former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR executive Kristin Cabot's viral kiss cam scandal at one of Coldplay's Boston shows in July.
—Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Liken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liken. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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