as in comparison
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as in comparing
to describe as similar
he generally likened a root canal to some horrible form of torture
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as in equating
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 likening
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
As Business Insider reports, the state’s health body is accusing Tiger of selling alloClae in the state without a license, likening these actions to some sort of grand conspiracy.
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Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
11 June 2026
Contributor Kelsey Borovinsky tested the full Hästens bed and bed linens system back in 2023, likening the experience to sleeping on a cloud.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 June 2026
Bravo, on the other hand, is faring better, with one buyer likening it to late-night from a few years ago, when advertisers were willing to pay higher rates to reach the younger audiences that reliably tuned in.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Protecting Cornell’s legacy was also on Thayil’s mind when working on the memoir, and wanting to do so with the utmost care, often likening himself to the guardian big brother of the band.
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Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
9 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.
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Pete Sweeney
june 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
The gathering is sometimes called Russia’s Davos, likening it to the World Economic Forum held in Switzerland.
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Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
It is sometimes called Russia’s Davos, likening it to the World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland.
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ABC News,
3 June 2026
Verb
Speculative ticketing is among the most controversial practices in the live events space, with critics likening the strategy to fraud.
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Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
As Business Insider reports, the state’s health body is accusing Tiger of selling alloClae in the state without a license, likening these actions to some sort of grand conspiracy.
—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
11 June 2026
Contributor Kelsey Borovinsky tested the full Hästens bed and bed linens system back in 2023, likening the experience to sleeping on a cloud.
—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 June 2026
Bravo, on the other hand, is faring better, with one buyer likening it to late-night from a few years ago, when advertisers were willing to pay higher rates to reach the younger audiences that reliably tuned in.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Protecting Cornell’s legacy was also on Thayil’s mind when working on the memoir, and wanting to do so with the utmost care, often likening himself to the guardian big brother of the band.
—
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
9 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
The gathering is sometimes called Russia’s Davos, likening it to the World Economic Forum held in Switzerland.
—
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
It is sometimes called Russia’s Davos, likening it to the World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland.
—
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for likening
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By comparison, that figure topped 65% almost 80 years ago, when the government began tracking the data following World War II.
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By comparison, in the months before the heat wave began, there were about 900-1,000 deaths per day.
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Both a new channel and a new customer, AI search acts as an intermediary between your brand and the end user, crawling, extracting, summarizing, comparing and recommending—often without prompting a visit to your site.
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Instead of consumers clicking through dozens of product links, filling out forms or comparing freight rates manually, intelligent digital agents now interpret user intent to execute complex, multi-step workflows.
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This involves sharing only essential details, simplifying complex ideas with analogies, and prioritizing influencing action over mere information delivery.
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An Iranian friend drew an analogy between Iranians who have experienced the Islamic regime to being a rape victim.
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But stop equating Israel with true genocidal states like Nazi Germany.
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After Harriman posted a second video about the rise of the Reform party, Right-wing commentators accused him of equating Reform’s ascent to the Holocaust.
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The Angels’ first series next week is against the Texas Rangers, who have artificial turf, so that could play a part in the equation.
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Yet, for the broader business ecosystem, such adaptability is only half the equation.
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“Likening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likening. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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