as in like
positive regard for something
I have a liking for dark chocolate
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1
as in wanting
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 preferring
to show partiality toward
I like romantic comedies more than action movies
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3
as in enjoying
to take pleasure in
an adventuresome young woman who likes skydiving
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4
as in pleasing
to see fit
feel free to order whatever you like from the menu
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Recent Examples of liking
Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
Once the tomato's ripeness is to your liking, Sears says to hold the stem of the plant with one hand and pull the tomato off with the other.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Jan. 2026
My liking yearns for your heart.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Once the pork is about 80 percent browned to your liking, 8 to 10 minutes, add the garlic.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
Once the tomato's ripeness is to your liking, Sears says to hold the stem of the plant with one hand and pull the tomato off with the other.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Of course, Instagram users took notice of Cruz liking the post.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Jan. 2026
My liking yearns for your heart.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liking
Noun
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Darnold’s already shown maximum resolve by scrambling his way off the ash heap of underachievement history, where the likes of Zach Wilson, Josh Rosen and Johnny Manziel all reside.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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It is centred around a striking building topped with turf, a nod to Iceland’s traditional architecture, with aqueduct-like arches and an angular timber roof inside—a little Hobbit-like, a little sci-fi rustic.—
Rick Jordan,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Blenkarn and Lim also spoke in an interview prior to the show of wanting to re-create the sensation of gathering around a television and passing a controller back and forth among family or friends while offering commentary on someone’s play style.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Panthers went into those games not just wanting to win, but to bury the opposition.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As The Athletic detailed at the start of the month, Everton did not expect to be busy in the January window, preferring where possible to keep their powder dry until the summer.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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But Dobrez has no plans to stream his documentary, preferring that screenings remain community events.—
Jim Dudlicek,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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In the middle of it all, songwriter Diane Warren paused to take a selfie, still evidently enjoying the giddy thrill of being in a room full of fellow hopefuls even after 17 times.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Although quantifying morale and momentum is hard, by the end of 2025, the Democrats were enjoying an upturn in both.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And no matter how formal or casual the gathering, every host is always looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer to start the party.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Ted Cruz certainly doesn’t care about pleasing everyone, and Billie Eilish and a whole bunch of musicians now clearly don’t either.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But Gatsby Africa’s insights from those on the ground show that Kenya’s grip on growth is tenuous and largely dependent upon the duty-free benefits afforded by the preference program.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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At 6-foot-10, Šarić could help the Bulls redistribute their size toward bigger lineups, which have become a preference of the front office this season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Though series results aren’t generally an indicator of how the two global powers fare once a gold medal is on the line, the results raised eyebrows over a potential shift in power favoring the Americans.—
John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Recent studies have raised concerns about officiating consistency favoring certain teams.—
Jason Corso,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Hašek is athletic royalty in the small, hockey-loving country in central Europe.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Volkswagen’s The Force, 2011 Just try to resist smiling while watching this adorable Volkswagen commercial, which combines youthful ambition and some loving sleight of hand.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Liking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liking. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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