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
Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Haight finished second on the team in goals with 20, and after some adjustment found better competition, and better teammates, to his liking.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
Fred Imbert, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Now, not liking the answer, some are reaching to unplug the machine — while others fight to perfect it.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Another one of his tops came in a deep shade of red and did seem to be to his liking.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Haight finished second on the team in goals with 20, and after some adjustment found better competition, and better teammates, to his liking.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
And Thursday’s futures’ gains show stock investors are ultimately liking what the Fed gave them a day ago.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
Now, not liking the answer, some are reaching to unplug the machine — while others fight to perfect it.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liking
Noun
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In June 2011, Baa Atoll in the Maldives became a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve along with the likes of Komodo Island in Indonesia and the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Berrios’ comment on Kardashian’s TikTok has received nearly 9,000 likes — as well as the request from Kardashian to send her the donation link.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Those wanting to stream the show live can do so with a Peacock premium subscription, or stream new episodes the next day with a basic Peacock subscription.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Given no choice, María Ángeles acquiesces to her daughter’s wishes and moves into the seniors’ home, where a hilarious exchange with a hairdresser wanting to chop off her long silver tresses typifies her iron-willed refusal to settle in.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Due to her influence, Gein avoided going on dates with women, preferring to spend his time poring over anatomy books.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Pochettino has moved Pulisic to the right wing at times, preferring to play Tim Weah on the left.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After almost two decades of playing against Stephen Curry, Al Horford is enjoying playing with the man who is widely regarded as the greatest shooter of all time.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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This salty-sweet snack comes in a sharing size candy bag, perfect for enjoying on the go.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Today, Patel’s tenure rests solely upon pleasing the president.—
Douglas M. Charles,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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This delicious jam is vibrant, not too sweet with pleasing herbaceous notes.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In federal court documents obtained by USA TODAY, Philip Parsons, Razzoo’s CEO, said the decision to file for bankruptcy comes after declining sales as well as shifts in consumer spending, diner preferences for convenience and other factors.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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When choosing toys, keep a dog’s natural preferences in mind.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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We're still glued together, hip to hip, holding each other up, not covering as much of the floor, but owning & loving the space that's ours.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Featherlight and dewy, this serum-texture sunscreen from Mixsoon delivers serious SPF 50+ protection with a skin-loving boost.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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To be sure, there are some subtle signs the housing market could be shifting toward favoring buyers.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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King recalls a former client who, early in their career, signed a contract heavily favoring the record label, leaving the band with only a small fraction of the earnings.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Liking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liking. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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