draw/make an analogy between
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: to compare so as to find a likeness
He drew/made an analogy between flying a kite and fishing.
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While you may be tempted to draw an analogy between the Great Dying and today’s warming climate, there are significant differences.
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New York Times, 18 Nov. 2020
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New York Times, 18 Nov. 2020
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