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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
The Atlanta rapper recently took to social media to celebrate his album MUSIC, boldly likening his impact to that of Lil Wayne.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Witt likens it to telling one delivery van to drop off packages in sequence.
—James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
Although Evers likens Swift's success to Beatlemania, Evers would argue the pop star has had a steeper hill to climb.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Following the American Revolution, many in Maine began to express resentment about how the state legislature in far-off Boston administered the District of Maine, likening their situation to that of the American colonies before the Revolution.
— Made By History, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Witt likens it to telling one delivery van to drop off packages in sequence.
—James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
Although Evers likens Swift's success to Beatlemania, Evers would argue the pop star has had a steeper hill to climb.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Following the American Revolution, many in Maine began to express resentment about how the state legislature in far-off Boston administered the District of Maine, likening their situation to that of the American colonies before the Revolution.
— Made By History, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
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And when compared with Barack Obama’s approach in 2009 (the last time a president pursued major healthcare reforms right out of the gate), the contrast becomes even more striking.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Natural Light Structurally, the modern Colonial style aims to open up the home’s interior, with larger windows and more open floor plans when compared with the historic styles.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
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For years, these concerns were sidelined in festival culture, with volume often equated with immersion and intensity.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The White House has equated Harvard’s policies (think: diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, as well as the handling of protests, etc.) to political activity.—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Liken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liken. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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