1
as in wants
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 prefers
to show partiality toward
I like romantic comedies more than action movies
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as in enjoys
to take pleasure in
an adventuresome young woman who likes skydiving
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as in pleases
to see fit
feel free to order whatever you like from the menu
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as in types
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 equivalents
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 likings
positive regard for something
she thought her new boyfriend was unusually interested in her likes and dislikes
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Recent Examples of likes
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
The policy wonk in me likes to think that the consensus was a result of persuasive ecological analysis by experts.
—Mark Vanderschaaf, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
Over the past year, the Gulf states have lived with the highs and lows of an American president who likes to take big bets.
—Daniel Benaim, Time, 18 May 2026
Everyone likes to solve two problems at once.
—Lit Hub Approved, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
The rooms Judy likes to give each hotel a personality, but using Poldark as inspiration wouldn’t be nearly quirky enough for the Hutsons.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Tour the Penthouse Palmieri Schwartz likes to vary materials and colors in kitchens for interest.
—Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
For instance, if your child is fond of the colors purple and pink and likes monkeys and unicorns, look to see if a purple monkey or a white unicorn is available.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Gruver likes Pottery Barn’s Miller Ceramic Table Lamp, price varies.
—Stacey Zable, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Alex Ross, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Rai being the last man standing among the likes of Ludvig Aberg, McIlroy, Rahm, Reed, and Schauffele — who all began the day within three shots of the lead — has a feeling of randomness about it, which was the theme for the week at Aronimink.
—Mark Harris, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
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
For the major ensemble pictures, like Wes Anderson’s frequent collaborators or splashy action films by the likes of Cruise the costs get to be truly eye-popping.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 May 2026
Torque, as usual, is plenty, at 280 lb ft (380 Nm), which puts it squarely against the likes of the Sur-Ron Light Bee X, Talaria Komodo, and Segway X260 / Xyber 300 – all while offering incredible value for your money.
—New Atlas, 15 May 2026
The only thing against him is his poor time-trialling ability — though the likes of Hindley and Pellizzari are not exactly specialists in that discipline either.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 15 May 2026
In the past, these have included the likes of Douglas, Coccinelle, Havaianas, Harmont & Blaine, Paula’s Choice and Victoria shoes.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
The 30-minute Amazon Now offering is especially a shot at the likes of Instacart, DoorDash and Uber.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Verb
Millville Toaster Tarts For anyone who likes to start their day with a little bit of brown sugar pastry, consider picking up a box of Millville Toaster Tarts instead of name brand Pop-Tarts.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
The policy wonk in me likes to think that the consensus was a result of persuasive ecological analysis by experts.
—Mark Vanderschaaf, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026
Over the past year, the Gulf states have lived with the highs and lows of an American president who likes to take big bets.
—Daniel Benaim, Time, 18 May 2026
Everyone likes to solve two problems at once.
—Lit Hub Approved, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
The rooms Judy likes to give each hotel a personality, but using Poldark as inspiration wouldn’t be nearly quirky enough for the Hutsons.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Tour the Penthouse Palmieri Schwartz likes to vary materials and colors in kitchens for interest.
—Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
For instance, if your child is fond of the colors purple and pink and likes monkeys and unicorns, look to see if a purple monkey or a white unicorn is available.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Gruver likes Pottery Barn’s Miller Ceramic Table Lamp, price varies.
—Stacey Zable, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Noun
Activist spirits might dismiss this emphasis on the purely sonic as a strategy of avoidance, although the likes of Feizabadi and Kourliandski can’t be accused of sitting idly by.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Rai being the last man standing among the likes of Ludvig Aberg, McIlroy, Rahm, Reed, and Schauffele — who all began the day within three shots of the lead — has a feeling of randomness about it, which was the theme for the week at Aronimink.
—Mark Harris, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
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
For the major ensemble pictures, like Wes Anderson’s frequent collaborators or splashy action films by the likes of Cruise the costs get to be truly eye-popping.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 16 May 2026
Torque, as usual, is plenty, at 280 lb ft (380 Nm), which puts it squarely against the likes of the Sur-Ron Light Bee X, Talaria Komodo, and Segway X260 / Xyber 300 – all while offering incredible value for your money.
—New Atlas, 15 May 2026
The only thing against him is his poor time-trialling ability — though the likes of Hindley and Pellizzari are not exactly specialists in that discipline either.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 15 May 2026
In the past, these have included the likes of Douglas, Coccinelle, Havaianas, Harmont & Blaine, Paula’s Choice and Victoria shoes.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
The 30-minute Amazon Now offering is especially a shot at the likes of Instacart, DoorDash and Uber.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for likes
Verb
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The bigger picture The launch is a meaningful bet on what Yahoo Finance’s 30-year audience actually wants.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Still, the launcher configuration suggests the company wants Comet to engage both surface and aerial threats during independent operations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Fred prefers to vividly demonstrate his fondness for embodying an AI emulation.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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But Collins prefers to speak in grander terms about Wonder’s vision.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
Verb
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For instance, Charli is a plush purple monkey who enjoys hugging fingers and reacts to movement.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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In the almost three decades since, their yard has become a sort of experimentation ground for Paul, who enjoys creating his own hybrids.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
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For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl.—
Sarah Miller,
Midwest Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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Planning a summer trip that pleases curious kids, energetic teens and grandparents who want a comfortable pace?—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That is partially a product of the heaps of experience this group has together in these types of moments.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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All types of alcohol contribute to cancer by damaging DNA and increasing chronic inflammation, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Foundayo uses a different active ingredient than Lilly's blockbuster injectables Mounjaro and Zepbound, while Novo's Wegovy pill is essentially an extension of the company's injectable equivalents.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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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
Verb
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Zvyagintsev loves a red herring almost as much as a cosmically depressing visual joke, like the tiny picture of Putin hanging over a boardroom.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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The Heat loves Mitchell, but any chance for Miami to land him likely would come in 2027 free agency, it at all.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The judge also found that the public interest strongly favors transparency, particularly, the court noted, when the chief election official is himself a candidate in the election being administered.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Dietary guidance generally favors unsaturated fats over saturated ones for heart health, which puts plant oils ahead of animal fats in most clinical recommendations.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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“Likes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likes. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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