1
as in to want
to wish to have
I'd like another slice of pizza, but I've already eaten more than I should have
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2
as in to prefer
to show partiality toward
I like romantic comedies more than action movies
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3
as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in
an adventuresome young woman who likes skydiving
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as in to please
to see fit
feel free to order whatever you like from the menu
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as in kind
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
you can never trust his like, because they'll always let you down
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as in equivalent
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
we'd never seen its like in any other shop in town
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as in liking
positive regard for something
she thought her new boyfriend was unusually interested in her likes and dislikes
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as in similar
having qualities in common
you're not talking about like things when you compare football and golf
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as in pretty
to some degree or extent
the cat would curl up, tightly like, and just go to sleep
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as in about
close to but not exactly
the distance is more like 500 miles
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Recent Examples of like
CBS News, 13 May 2026
It was built for successful people who liked to have a good time.
—George Gurley, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Hadid, a regular presence at the festival in recent years, was out and about wearing a metallic silver version of Puma’s trendy slim sneaker, a style also embraced by the likes of Simone Ashley.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Eric Koreen, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
What was your relationship with Candiace like before The Traitors?
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
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Verb
He is well liked by both peers and teachers and is known for being courteous, respectful, and thoughtful in his interactions.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
It was built for successful people who liked to have a good time.
—George Gurley, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Noun
While Manning has been impersonated on the show by the likes of Miles Teller and made a cameo sharing his love for Emily in Paris, his first and only time hosting spawned several memorable sketches.
—Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Hadid, a regular presence at the festival in recent years, was out and about wearing a metallic silver version of Puma’s trendy slim sneaker, a style also embraced by the likes of Simone Ashley.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Adverb
Assuming the Raptors want to keep building around Barnes with like-aged and complementary players, there will be urgency to address both of their situations — with trades or contract extensions — so the Raptors don’t lose an important player for no return.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
What was your relationship with Candiace like before The Traitors?
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for like
Verb
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Some believe Benjamin Franklin wanted the wild turkey to be the national bird because the eagle steals food from other birds, but Kochersperger said that’s a myth.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Losing this game is not an option if the Giants want their fans to pay attention past Halloween, even with Arizona rookie coach Mike LaFleur deploying rookie running back Jeremiyah Love.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Sitting in the Petco Park visiting dugout Monday afternoon, Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes would have preferred to be answering a different set of questions about the team’s rotation depth.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Some people prefer to mow around the perimeter of their lawn first, then start making stripes.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Water aficionados will enjoy the chance to experience the ins and outs of the lake, thanks to five full-service marinas along the twisting shoreline, more than four times the length of Georgia’s Atlantic coast.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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On Saturday, May 16, International Pickle Day, Smoothie King customers can enjoy a free 4-ounce Pickle Smoothie in stores only while supplies last.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Dickinson urged Jefferson to tone down the language, but even after revisions the document was strong enough to please Adams.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Having failed to please Greene with her abstractions, Lovelace O’Neal applied the powder directly to her white canvases, covering it in black pigment that became a background to pastel squiggles.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The old-school kind where everybody is mostly well-behaved and polite, and the audience scrolls on their phones to stay awake.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Under the terms of the agreement—the first MOU of its kind signed by the two parties—the BGMEA and GIZ will work together to prepare factories to meet emerging European Union market mandates such as supply chain due diligence, traceability, circularity and decarbonization.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
Noun
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But, after a period of upheaval that has few equivalents in recent OM history, there are signs the club’s decision-makers are getting serious about tamping down the flames.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The price of a bag of fertilizer has more than doubled in Disanaayake's area, from the equivalent of $15 dollars, to $37 dollars.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma will certainly not be to everyone’s liking.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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To keep the eggs from overcooking, remove the skillet from the heat just before the eggs are set to your liking.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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On the topic, Becerra noted that the state should work with an AI company to ensure that data centers stay in California and operate in a manner that benefits residents rather than causing issues similar to other states.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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On Thursday, a tipster sent us a copy of a similar bulletin drafted by Nissan in anticipation of a similar supply crunch—and an accompanying price hike for service departments.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
15 May 2026
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“Like.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/like. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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