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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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as in to prefer
to show partiality toward
I like romantic comedies more than action movies
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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
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Handler said his son doesn't like to give interviews or talk about what he's been through.
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Marisa Peñaloza,
NPR,
24 June 2026
ABC News,
20 June 2026
His signature line launched a slew of chart-topping singles, grimy deep cuts, and addictive bass lines on songs for the likes of Travis Scott, Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé, Key Glock, and Sexyy Red.
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Demicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2026
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
What would Mama's collard greens taste like without ham?
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Soccer fans seemed to like them both, for different reasons.
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Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Handler said his son doesn't like to give interviews or talk about what he's been through.
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Marisa Peñaloza,
NPR,
24 June 2026
Noun
The birthday post quickly drew thousands of likes and well-wishes from fans and fellow celebrities, many of whom took to the comments section to celebrate the actress and producer.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
His signature line launched a slew of chart-topping singles, grimy deep cuts, and addictive bass lines on songs for the likes of Travis Scott, Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé, Key Glock, and Sexyy Red.
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Demicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2026
Adverb
Chicks Our littlest Peeps like to make dioramas, too.
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Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
What would Mama's collard greens taste like without ham?
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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The California Fair Political Practices Commission said 34 of the violations were for failing to report on time that Newsom and his staff directed outreach from companies and foundations that wanted to help after the Los Angeles wildfires to the California Fire Foundation.
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Chiron moving into Taurus wants to reshape your habits.
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The Athletic reported that the Heat preferred to include guard Davion Mitchell in the trade instead of Jakucionis, but the Bucks didn’t want Mitchell’s short-term deal.
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Add a Physical Barrier Since ticks prefer to hide in grass and other plants and brush, adding a non-plant barrier like wood chips or gravel can stop ticks from ever crawling into your yard.
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Adults can enjoy the spa, wine tastings, art classes, and live entertainment.
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The blooms can also create issues for people who like to enjoy being in or near the water.
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There’s some heartbreaking moments where Mary’s trying so hard to please him.
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This is a solid all-rounder that will please most gamers.
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This one-of-a-kind woman heads the collection founded in its day by Emile Hermès (1871–1951)—an extraordinary cabinet of curiosities whose doors are occasionally opened to a select few on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
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Earlier this year, Moderna’s data was at the center of a highly unusual public dispute as a then-top FDA official blocked the company’s application for its first-of-its-kind shot.
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Thursday’s election, the equivalent of a US special election, was triggered to pave Burnham’s route to Downing Street.
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The knockout match this time around is the equivalent of a second-round NCAA Tournament basketball game.
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If the butter yellow isn’t to your liking, there are 14 other colors to peruse, including baby blue, cherry red, and bubble gum pink.
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And that was much to his liking.
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As a result, many working-class Korean and Latino immigrant households lived side by side and often confronted similar challenges, including substandard housing conditions, landlord abuses and underfunded public schools.
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Curaçao’s next opponent, Ecuador, faced a similar loss, falling short to Cote D’Ivoire in its first World Cup match.
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“Like.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/like. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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