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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4
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
Essence, 29 June 2025
Others are inspired by jelly nails and milk nails trends, keeping things fun and fresh for those who like a hint of color without straying into block brights or neon territory in the warmer months.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 28 June 2025
Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Rabil has talked shop with the likes of former New England Patriots and current University of North Carolina coach Bill Belichick, NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Manning.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2025
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
What is 1 Observatory Circle like inside? Inside the 9,000-square-foot house is 33 rooms, dedicated for both public and private use, with highlights including a heated outdoor pool, library, and sunlit solarium.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
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Verb
The designs were situated over three floors, where guests were allowed to select a Levi’s item and customize it to [their] liking with graphics, rhinestones, and other embellishments.
—Essence, 29 June 2025
Others are inspired by jelly nails and milk nails trends, keeping things fun and fresh for those who like a hint of color without straying into block brights or neon territory in the warmer months.
—Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 28 June 2025
Noun
In just a matter of days, the video has generated over 263,000 views and more than 41,500 likes at the time of writing.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Rabil has talked shop with the likes of former New England Patriots and current University of North Carolina coach Bill Belichick, NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Manning.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2025
Adverb
Jude’s were like, drink a bottle of whiskey a day and follow people around as an FBI agent.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
What is 1 Observatory Circle like inside? Inside the 9,000-square-foot house is 33 rooms, dedicated for both public and private use, with highlights including a heated outdoor pool, library, and sunlit solarium.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for like
Verb
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Trump also wants the Federal Reserve to lower rates, another goal that would be set back by higher inflation.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Some prefer religious guidance, like the mom in the Reddit post who reportedly wanted her son to speak to a priest.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Rich and influential adults enjoyed Lear’s company, but Lear himself preferred making mischief for children, telling absurd stories and drawing impossible creatures.—
Caroline Carlson
June 30,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2025
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On the one hand, venture investors often prefer asset-light models, avoiding heavy capital investment in factories.—
Scott Graybeal,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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This is fantastic news for parents and kids who can now get in plenty of cannonball practice, as well as the Chicagoans who enjoy swimming a few laps out of doors.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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There was no seating plan or order of the day—guests were free to enjoy the event at their own pace.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Gallo California Chardonnay California in a bottle, this budget-friendly Gallo California Chardonnay is crafted to please a wide range of palates.—
Chelsea Frank,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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His government has a Christian conservative agenda and its intensifying campaign against the LGBTQ community has aimed to please Fidesz’s core voters, mostly in the countryside.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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The Phillies faced a similar dilemma last year and opted to trade for outfielder Austin Hayes, but he was injured and sick before eventually being cut from the team.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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More than a dozen House Democrats have co-sponsored the resolution, and Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., has put forward a similar measure in the Senate.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
Adverb
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Yellow and purple is a pretty bold choice of contrasting colours.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Automation has made manufacturing so efficient that it’s shrunk as a percentage of GDP and workforce pretty much everywhere, even China and India; over the past decade China lost 20M manufacturing jobs.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Adverb
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Brush Creek Ranch in Wyoming has its own about 45 minutes from the resort.—
Hannah Seligson,
Robb Report,
19 June 2025
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Each sensor is about 1.6 inches wide and holds over 16 million pixels.—
Jonathan Corum,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Travis Sanheim and Travis Konecny are two players who any team would love to have.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Patriots may also love this Declaration T-shirt, which serves as a reminder that freedom is declared, defended and lived everyday.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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“Like.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/like. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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