likening
- present participle of liken.
Example Sentences
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The CJP, which has millions of followers on social media, emerged in May initially as a satirical response to Chief Justice Surya Kant reportedly likening young people to "cockroaches" and "parasites" during a court hearing.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Prior believes Snell will need at least four to five outings, likening it to a spring training buildup.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
He said estimating the value of the sapling was difficult, because of its intangible sentimental value, likening it to a piece of "stolen art".
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Anton is likening our work to the work of horses, whose value was eliminated by the internal combustion engine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
Tacitus is sufficient authority for this, likening as he does Aurelia to the mother of the Gracchi.
From Roman Women by Brittain, Alfred
