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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
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Goldman likes Qualcomm’s revenue diversification effort but worries about lost smartphone business from the likes of Apple and others.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Larson likes having that responsibility.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Leslie Sherman-Shafer, an Uber driver in the San Francisco Bay Area, likes to start each shift with a full tank of gas.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Her account is full of the two cats playing together, begging for treats, and cuddled up asleep—but the owner recently noticed something special about how Mayaa likes to lie curled up in her puffer jacket.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
This confusion may be just the way Trump likes it.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
In his downtime, Jeremiah likes building with Legos, playing video games, singing, watching movies and going bowling.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
During some of King's lunch hours, Aura likes to sit with her.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
The property has allegedly hosted the likes of Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, and Billy Wilder over the years, as well as several film crews while shooting in the area.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
Amazon is trying to build it out to compete with the likes of SpaceX’s Starlink constellation, which has had more than 10,000 satellites launched.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Through a red chain-link curtain is a back room containing the likes of Screw, Al Goldstein’s erotic tabloid from the sixties and seventies.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Now, the writer and radio producer Adam Colman is digging into those audio archives, listening to recordings from the likes of Raymond Carver, Grace Paley, Jamaica Kincaid, Margaret Atwood, and Samuel Delany.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
While tentatively the likes of Lively’s pal Taylor Swift (who is godmother to one of Reynolds and Lively’s kids) and Deadpool & Wolverine’s Hugh Jackman are also on the witness list, their presence remains TBD.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
As the Pirates prepared for their home opener, many focused on the present and future, considering the likes of Griffin, Paul Skenes, Bubba Chandler, and others have joined the big squad.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Broken Bow previously designed T-shirts for bands such as Turnpike Troubadours and Whiskey Myers, and recorded live performances with the likes of the Honkytonk Wranglers, Josh Meloy and Kade Hoffman.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
And the team really likes backup center Nick Samac.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Goldman likes Qualcomm’s revenue diversification effort but worries about lost smartphone business from the likes of Apple and others.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Larson likes having that responsibility.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Leslie Sherman-Shafer, an Uber driver in the San Francisco Bay Area, likes to start each shift with a full tank of gas.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Her account is full of the two cats playing together, begging for treats, and cuddled up asleep—but the owner recently noticed something special about how Mayaa likes to lie curled up in her puffer jacket.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
This confusion may be just the way Trump likes it.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
In his downtime, Jeremiah likes building with Legos, playing video games, singing, watching movies and going bowling.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
During some of King's lunch hours, Aura likes to sit with her.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
Part of that is going to be finding out how the Lakers will best bring the ball down the court without the likes of Doncic, Reaves and Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion), who missed his seventh consecutive game on Sunday.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
The property has allegedly hosted the likes of Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, and Billy Wilder over the years, as well as several film crews while shooting in the area.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
Amazon is trying to build it out to compete with the likes of SpaceX’s Starlink constellation, which has had more than 10,000 satellites launched.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Through a red chain-link curtain is a back room containing the likes of Screw, Al Goldstein’s erotic tabloid from the sixties and seventies.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Now, the writer and radio producer Adam Colman is digging into those audio archives, listening to recordings from the likes of Raymond Carver, Grace Paley, Jamaica Kincaid, Margaret Atwood, and Samuel Delany.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
While tentatively the likes of Lively’s pal Taylor Swift (who is godmother to one of Reynolds and Lively’s kids) and Deadpool & Wolverine’s Hugh Jackman are also on the witness list, their presence remains TBD.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
As the Pirates prepared for their home opener, many focused on the present and future, considering the likes of Griffin, Paul Skenes, Bubba Chandler, and others have joined the big squad.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Broken Bow previously designed T-shirts for bands such as Turnpike Troubadours and Whiskey Myers, and recorded live performances with the likes of the Honkytonk Wranglers, Josh Meloy and Kade Hoffman.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for likes
Verb
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Scorpio October 23 – November 21 What quiet truth wants a little space?—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 What quiet truth wants a little space?—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Over the years, she’s owned or rented a handful of properties in both Southern California and her native New York City, but now prefers the calm of the West Coast to the bustle of the East.—
Joyce Chen,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
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And unlike her other clients, the Knox prefers to arrange for delivery and pickup on their end.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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There’s not much Kamilla Karthigesu enjoys more than throwing people under the bus in the game of Survivor.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Apr. 2026
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Robert Patrick prefers not to participate in Hollywood events and rather enjoys spending time with his wife, dogs and attending church.—
Janelle Ash , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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First in the Western Conference at 4-0-1, tied with Nashville in the Supporters’ Shield race with 13 points, and days away from the first leg of its CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal against defending champion Cruz Azul, LAFC has shown a penchant for competing hard, which pleases Dos Santos.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Creative fire rises as the nurturing Moon enters Aries and gleams within your 5th House of Creativity, encouraging bold self-expression in whichever way most pleases your heart.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Everyone loves classic Dutch Bros favorites like Golden Eagle and the Rebel, but there is so much to try with the Dutch Bros Secret Menu.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Contrary to the belief that the young generation loves to spend and expects a life of luxury, most are simply trying to hold on.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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This morning may bring urgency around tasks or promises, while the afternoon favors small adjustments that protect our energy and keep momentum steady.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 This morning favors calm, thoughtful exchanges.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The scenic design by Paul Tate dePOO III savors the show’s Grand Guignol flavors while leaving plenty of flexibility for antic comedy.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Come lunch, Hall savors a wrap sandwich stuffed with hummus and mixed greens, and dinner is air-fryer barbecue chicken thighs, roasted broccoli, and brown basmati rice.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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Anyone who wishes to share photos or videos after a storm passes through can join CBS News Detroit's Weather Watcher Network.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, House of Colour offers personal shopping for clients, which can be done inside Surprise Lily Boutique, if the client wishes.—
Bailey Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Apr. 2026
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