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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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Indeed, more so than many of his peers, Smith has always been remarkably forthcoming about the machinations and logistics of global outreach, often likening his position to that of a diplomat or ambassador.
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Ben Croll, Variety, 19 Oct. 2024
Advertisement The Australian Republic Movement, or ARM, which campaigns for an Australian citizen to replace the British monarch as head of state, likens the royal visit to a touring act in the entertainment industry.
—Rod McGuirk, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Indeed, accepting the award in Tokyo, the group's chairman Toshiyuki Mimaki likened Japan's nuclear fallout with the conflict in Gaza unfolding today.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 11 Oct. 2024
Koffler likens Russia’s influence to the U.S.’ Monroe Doctrine — an 1823 doctrine that warned European nations against interfering in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere.
—Morgan Phillips, Fox News, 12 Oct. 2024
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Ben Croll, Variety, 19 Oct. 2024
Advertisement The Australian Republic Movement, or ARM, which campaigns for an Australian citizen to replace the British monarch as head of state, likens the royal visit to a touring act in the entertainment industry.
—Rod McGuirk, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Indeed, accepting the award in Tokyo, the group's chairman Toshiyuki Mimaki likened Japan's nuclear fallout with the conflict in Gaza unfolding today.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 11 Oct. 2024
Koffler likens Russia’s influence to the U.S.’ Monroe Doctrine — an 1823 doctrine that warned European nations against interfering in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere.
—Morgan Phillips, Fox News, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Liken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liken. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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