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as in to equate
to regard or represent as equal or comparable
I think that we can liken the two pianists, at least in terms of natural talent
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Recent Examples of liken
Doctors liken the time change to jet lag, noting that the shift can affect cognitive, emotional, and physical well-being, particularly for those already sleep-deprived.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
But Florida healthcare attorney Jeff Cohen likens enforcement of the law to exceeding the speed limit, with violators rarely being pulled over.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Novoplansky likens this change in sunlight to that of clouds passing before the sun, which is the rule rather than the exception for these trees.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Krishnaswamy likens this to the effects of pebbles tossed into a pond.
—Margo Anderson, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2026
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
But Florida healthcare attorney Jeff Cohen likens enforcement of the law to exceeding the speed limit, with violators rarely being pulled over.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Novoplansky likens this change in sunlight to that of clouds passing before the sun, which is the rule rather than the exception for these trees.
—Julian Dossett, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Krishnaswamy likens this to the effects of pebbles tossed into a pond.
—Margo Anderson, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liken
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The bank approved 13 renewable energy projects last year worth $97 million, compared with 14 projects valued at $108 million a year earlier.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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Even with its bright look, scientists compare the water’s acidity to everyday liquids like vinegar or orange juice.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Oklahoma Education Association President Cari Elledge equated the plan to mortgaging a teacher’s future for a salary increase today.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
6 Mar. 2026
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The administration reframes the drug war as military conflict, equating cartels to terrorist groups like ISIS and prioritizing lethal force over law enforcement.—
Joshua Goodman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Liken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liken. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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