as in comparison
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1
as in comparing
to describe as similar
he generally likened a root canal to some horrible form of torture
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2
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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Three humans participated in the simulation for skill comparison, according to the study.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025 -
For comparison, a cup of Bartlett pears has 0.5 grams of protein, cantaloupe has 1.3 grams, and strawberries contain 1 gram.111213 5.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
4 June 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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During a Cannes Festival press conference earlier this month, Lee drew an analogy between awards shows and basketball.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
31 May 2025
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Going back to train analogies, think of John Henry, the 19th-century folk hero.—
Greg Edwards,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Baseball’s injury epidemic is part of the equation.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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And activists on both sides of the equation are warning about an impending constitutional crisis, although their rationales are very different.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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“Likening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likening. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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