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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3
as in enjoys
to take pleasure in
an adventuresome young woman who likes skydiving
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4
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
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 July 2026
The video has more than four million views on TikTok and X and some 175,000 Instagram likes.
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Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Fylla told The Star that the KU coaching staff likes Mbiya’s new build.
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Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
After successfully using a Life360 tracker with Jax, Jordan decided to get one for her orange tabby cat, Scotlyn, since Scotlyn sometimes likes to relax outside.
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Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
If coach Marco Sturm likes Clifton’s skating, physicality and fearlessness next to Nikita Zadorov, the Bruins’ third pair could have opponents stuck in line for postgame ice bags.
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Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Start Small Degreff also likes to check off smaller tasks first before moving on to larger ones.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
2 July 2026
But not every player likes them.
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Adam Annaccone,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
To rinse the condenser coils, Traub likes to use a garden hose—never a pressure washer—from the inside out, going from top to bottom and side-to-side for the most effective clean.
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Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Brown interviewed over 1,000 guests, including civil rights leaders like Jesse Jackson, politicians including President Ronald Reagan, and celebs the likes of Denzel Washington.
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Terry Collins,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Trump likes to play games with people.
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NBC news,
28 June 2026
This mini version is an iteration of the ‘90s styles spotted on Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, Gwyneth Paltrow, and is modeled in this era by the likes of Ayo Edebiri and Nicola Coughlan.
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Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
An Instagram post of the couple at the restaurant has 160K likes and counting.
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Anna Gentili,
Vanity Fair,
27 June 2026
With Sami’s big win, Gunther is suddenly in the midst of a losing streak after retiring the likes of Goldberg, John Cena and AJ Styles.
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Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
But these days, at one of Ukraine’s most prestigious universities, the likes of Pushkin, Chekhov, and Dostoyevsky have given way to such topics as Russian disinformation and propaganda, how its foreign intelligence operates, and understanding Russia’s elites and oligarchy.
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Howard Lafranchi,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2026
On the other hand, go back to a comment Waddell made to me on Tuesday at the Board of Governors meeting in New York City, responding to a question about the likes of Dylan Larkin and Brady Tkachuk and whether that was a worrisome trend for teams around the league.
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Pierre Lebrun,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Verb
Instead, Peltier likes to think of it as adding intentional pauses into the rhythm of a home.
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Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 July 2026
The video has more than four million views on TikTok and X and some 175,000 Instagram likes.
—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Fylla told The Star that the KU coaching staff likes Mbiya’s new build.
—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
After successfully using a Life360 tracker with Jax, Jordan decided to get one for her orange tabby cat, Scotlyn, since Scotlyn sometimes likes to relax outside.
—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
If coach Marco Sturm likes Clifton’s skating, physicality and fearlessness next to Nikita Zadorov, the Bruins’ third pair could have opponents stuck in line for postgame ice bags.
—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Start Small Degreff also likes to check off smaller tasks first before moving on to larger ones.
—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
2 July 2026
But not every player likes them.
—
Adam Annaccone,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
To rinse the condenser coils, Traub likes to use a garden hose—never a pressure washer—from the inside out, going from top to bottom and side-to-side for the most effective clean.
—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Noun
His debut post in November 2020 was a sweet selfie with his little girl that now has 4 million likes.
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Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Brown interviewed over 1,000 guests, including civil rights leaders like Jesse Jackson, politicians including President Ronald Reagan, and celebs the likes of Denzel Washington.
—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Trump likes to play games with people.
—
NBC news,
28 June 2026
This mini version is an iteration of the ‘90s styles spotted on Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, Gwyneth Paltrow, and is modeled in this era by the likes of Ayo Edebiri and Nicola Coughlan.
—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
An Instagram post of the couple at the restaurant has 160K likes and counting.
—
Anna Gentili,
Vanity Fair,
27 June 2026
With Sami’s big win, Gunther is suddenly in the midst of a losing streak after retiring the likes of Goldberg, John Cena and AJ Styles.
—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
But these days, at one of Ukraine’s most prestigious universities, the likes of Pushkin, Chekhov, and Dostoyevsky have given way to such topics as Russian disinformation and propaganda, how its foreign intelligence operates, and understanding Russia’s elites and oligarchy.
—
Howard Lafranchi,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 June 2026
On the other hand, go back to a comment Waddell made to me on Tuesday at the Board of Governors meeting in New York City, responding to a question about the likes of Dylan Larkin and Brady Tkachuk and whether that was a worrisome trend for teams around the league.
—
Pierre Lebrun,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for likes
Verb
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By establishing child care as a valid use of campaign funds, Grechen Shirley said, the question is no longer who can afford to run for office, but who really wants to serve their community.
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If James wants to return to the Heat, the team would have interest, a source conveyed to The Miami Herald on Tuesday.
Verb
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The team prefers one reliever as the primary option for saves.
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Still, McCuskey prefers to keep his eyes forward and hopes his state can easily move on from the recent track title.
Verb
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Jaslyn is also very active and enjoys spending time outdoors.
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So the profit margin in a typical service firm tends to sit in the single digits, a world away from the fat margins a software company enjoys.
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Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you.
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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.
Noun
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These types of floor are easy to clean, handle moisture well, and don’t show every footprint.
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While terracotta pots and baskets lined with coconut coir have their uses, these types of containers dry out much faster and will need careful management to ensure plants don't wither away.
Noun
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Google describes the resulting deployment as about 50 server-equivalents worth of compute at a fraction of the usual cost.
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Among them are selfie sticks (or equivalents), oversized hats, clothing bearing political statements and large flags.
Noun
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Politicians deploy its propulsive power to justify their deeds and appetites.
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The team whetted fans’ appetites by promising initiatives involving Fieri throughout the race season.
Verb
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For the one who loves peanut butter-banana everything, this icebox pie is the best of both worlds.
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Needless to say, Bibi loves her room and doesn't leave it much.
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“Likes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likes. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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