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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Jacquemus likened the filmmaking experience to working on a runway production.
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José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 10 July 2024
Some people liken the taste of turmeric to that of mustard.
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—Courtney Southwick, Health, 9 July 2024
But Rendell, who was not involved with the current work, worries the impulse to liken sperm whale communication with human language risks mistaking what’s distinctive about whales.
—Warren Cornwall, science.org, 5 July 2024
Cal coach Mark Madsen likened Tyson to Paul Pressey, a former Warriors forward and all-NBA defensive first-team selection.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 25 June 2024
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José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 10 July 2024
Some people liken the taste of turmeric to that of mustard.
2.
—Courtney Southwick, Health, 9 July 2024
But Rendell, who was not involved with the current work, worries the impulse to liken sperm whale communication with human language risks mistaking what’s distinctive about whales.
—Warren Cornwall, science.org, 5 July 2024
Cal coach Mark Madsen likened Tyson to Paul Pressey, a former Warriors forward and all-NBA defensive first-team selection.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 25 June 2024
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“Liken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liken. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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