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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Brittany also likens Danny sneaking a drink to the things that Jax used to do to her.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 June 2026
When speaking about the departures of McDuffie, Watson, Bryan Cook and Leo Chenal, Spagnuolo grew somewhat emotional, likening them to his own sons.
—Pete Sweeney
june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
At a recent pretrial hearing, prosecutor Thomas Williams likened the Raos to negligent referees.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Saban likened the Senate bill to the rules governing professional sports leagues, such as the National Football League and the National Basketball Association.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 3 June 2026
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 June 2026
When speaking about the departures of McDuffie, Watson, Bryan Cook and Leo Chenal, Spagnuolo grew somewhat emotional, likening them to his own sons.
—Pete Sweeney
june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
At a recent pretrial hearing, prosecutor Thomas Williams likened the Raos to negligent referees.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Saban likened the Senate bill to the rules governing professional sports leagues, such as the National Football League and the National Basketball Association.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 3 June 2026
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“Liken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liken. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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