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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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
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
Topping their list of asks are demands to reverse recent Medicaid cuts, extend expiring Obamacare subsidies and pass legislation to prevent the White House from withholding money for programs Trump doesn't like.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
The TikTok video, which has 37,000 likes, was posted in March by urbex, or urban exploration, trespassers.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 5 Feb. 2025
There will be a movie theater, upstairs like, sort of, restaurant area.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The price point is steep, especially knowing that there aren’t easier care instructions or colors to choose from for those who like an eclectic bedspread.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
Topping their list of asks are demands to reverse recent Medicaid cuts, extend expiring Obamacare subsidies and pass legislation to prevent the White House from withholding money for programs Trump doesn't like.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
Celebrating classics like Dracula and The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, new releases from the likes of Mason Coile, Tananarive Due and of course, Stephen King, the establishment caters to a wide range of readers in the nuanced literary tradition.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
The TikTok video, which has 37,000 likes, was posted in March by urbex, or urban exploration, trespassers.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Adverb
Mapping the Milky Way like never before — Goodnight, Gaia!
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 5 Feb. 2025
There will be a movie theater, upstairs like, sort of, restaurant area.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for like
Verb
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Those who want to add Protein Cold Foam to their favorite drink can choose from flavors including banana, vanilla, sugar-free vanilla, chocolate, matcha, salted caramel and brown sugar, plain with no sugar and limited-time seasonal flavors pumpkin and pecan.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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The players are big on wanting to play on grass, while the owners are more interested in the turf.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For those preferring a zero-proof experience, a garden mocktail session ($25 per person) will teach participants how to make non-alcoholic drinks with homegrown ingredients, while a home barista masterclass ($25 per person) shares the fundamentals of brewing the best espresso at home.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Like lavender, rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) prefers relatively dry conditions.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Walk along the bay, venture to Fort Worden Historical State Park, or make your way to the iconic Point Wilson Lighthouse and enjoy the vibrant colors along the way.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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On the plus side, this means wearing cropped jeans can be a great way to show off your favorite sneakers or enjoy a pair of flats without having the hem drag or hide the shoes.—
Renata Joffre,
Glamour,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, two days later, Long addressed Carey's reaction on The Shade Room, revealing Carey asked her to sing during the tribute and was pleased by her set.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Grab this Monolike sticky memo pad for the teacher who appreciates aesthetically pleasing desktop goodies.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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To some market watchers, Nvidia’s latest deals feel all-too-similar to the excesses of past technology booms.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Gracie wore a purple halter dress similar to the ensemble the singer wore on her Speak Now tour, and Gomez donned the iconic Folklore cardigan.—
Julia Meehan,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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For John and Julia, the delivery was pretty brutal.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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And pretty much anything from Veejay’s collection; please, give it to me.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Officials said during Thursday’s news conference that about 660,000 Californians will be affected if credits are not renewed.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Under the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the initiative will award $50 million to about a dozen projects looking at finding the causes of autism and improving outcomes for autistic individuals.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While some may love them for their easy slip-on design and preppy, nautical charm, others need a little more convincing to embrace the trend.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Arsenal would love to knock off Newcastle United and scoop up three points this weekend, but a single notch on the scoreboard would bring some relief on its own.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Like.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/like. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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