likening

Example Sentences

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Musk, who lived in California for decades, himself moved out of the state in late 2020, likening it to a sports team with a long winning streak that had grown “complacent” and “entitled.”

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Inman Grant said "powerful" tech interests were always expected to push back against the laws, likening their efforts to "Big Tobacco".

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Several shared memes of Mr. Bean giving the middle finger, likening Iranian retaliatory attacks on the Gulf to the bumbling comedic character.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Hawley embraces “wonderful peacock” 1850s menswear shapes: Victor’s puffed-out chest accentuates the “wasp waist” likening him to a matador.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

If you will procure an authentic portrait of the Witch of Endor, I will do proper penance by likening my appearance thereunto.

From Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part by Wilson, Augusta J. Evans