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 Synonyms for likening
Noun
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The investment required pales in comparison to the potential cost in lives.—
Richard Danforth,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025 -
But during the Cabinet meeting, his focus was on praising Trump’s military leadership in comparison to Biden.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Take time to research lenders, comparing terms, rates and customer reviews to find one that fits your business needs.—
Chris Scharman,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The research is thought to be the first head-to-head study comparing the two popular injectable weight-loss medicines, and its findings could help doctors prescribe the two GLP-1 drugs in a more efficient way.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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One analogy that doctors use is to think of the nervous system as an automobile.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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To use a boxing analogy, the Giants at least have to get to one knee next season.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Choose The Right Partner Technology is only half the equation.—
Ashar Samdani,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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After determining the most promising options, researchers then adjusted the guns to calculate an equation focused on a shield stack’s efficacy and performance.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Likening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likening. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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