liken to
verb
likened to; likening to; likens to
: to describe (someone or something) as similar to (someone or something else)
Some critics have likened his writing to Faulkner's.
She likened her trip to a pilgrimage.
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For Young, that means tossing aside a blocker, a process Minter likened to a train wreck.
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Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The fruit itself is sweet and soft, often likened to a combination of blackberries, grapefruit, and mild raspberry, depending on the variety.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
Also part of the deal in the interim agreement is that Plenary, the developer, would cover the costs of operations and management for 30 years, which Herbst likened to an extended warranty on a car.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
The idea was likened to a national version of unearthing an ancient Egyptian tomb and expected to fascinate audiences.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
The fruit itself is sweet and soft, often likened to a combination of blackberries, grapefruit, and mild raspberry, depending on the variety.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
Also part of the deal in the interim agreement is that Plenary, the developer, would cover the costs of operations and management for 30 years, which Herbst likened to an extended warranty on a car.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
The idea was likened to a national version of unearthing an ancient Egyptian tomb and expected to fascinate audiences.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Liken to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liken%20to. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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