Examples of liken in a Sentence
he generally likened a root canal to some horrible form of torture
I think that we can liken the two pianists, at least in terms of natural talent.
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Pachter likens the situation to the dining industry; while McDonald’s may draw in more customers than a premium steakhouse, the latter provides a superior and unique experience.
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Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
That structure was almost immediately derided on social media, with detractors likening it to a shed.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Kennedy likened the nudging to someone giving a former boss as a job reference and then complaining when the ex-boss says something negative.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2025
Some have likened it to the Netflix drama Adolescence, but that’s actually wide off the mark.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
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Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
That structure was almost immediately derided on social media, with detractors likening it to a shed.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Kennedy likened the nudging to someone giving a former boss as a job reference and then complaining when the ex-boss says something negative.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2025
Some have likened it to the Netflix drama Adolescence, but that’s actually wide off the mark.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for liken
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“Liken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liken. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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