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
Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2026
Feel free to adjust it to your liking.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
Wanting versus liking The first interesting wrinkle that needs to be considered is the fact that dopamine does not directly cause the sensation of pleasure.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Once thickened to your liking, transfer to a container and add toppings if desired.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2026
Feel free to adjust it to your liking.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
Minaj’s Saturday post had significant reach on the X platform, with 14,000-plus comments and more than 117,000 users liking it as of Monday afternoon.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
Wanting versus liking The first interesting wrinkle that needs to be considered is the fact that dopamine does not directly cause the sensation of pleasure.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liking
Noun
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On the other side were Jews who tended to be far more concerned about the resurgence of antisemitism on the right, from the likes of Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes, and believed that Israel’s aggressive actions were partially responsible for making Jews unsafe.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the same period, the stock market’s rocketed 9,000%, creating immense wealth for the likes of executives who get options, restricted stock and other equity grants.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The difference of opinion came with regard to the renaming and not wanting to erase history or Chavez's legacy within the farmworkers movement.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Lardis kept his head up, wanting his next Hawks arrival to be permanent.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Banksy is not alone in preferring to remain anonymous.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
22 Mar. 2026
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The vote supporting the pay raise was not unanimous as trustees Michael Allman and Phan Anderson voted against it, preferring instead that board members get the maximum allowed by the state of $2,000 per month.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Josh gets to sit back, relax and focus on being a dad while enjoying the fleeting moments of high school ball before Michaela heads to college.—
Charles Baggarly
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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These are the public spaces that guests mill about in—sipping a berry cooler at the long bar, enjoying a glass of malbec and a read by the stove, or playing monopoly at the communal table.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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At the Fort Worth show, fans can expect a setlist that balances introspection with crowd-pleasing energy, delivered with the Neighbourhood’s signature dark-pop polish.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Bathrooms are smartly designed to fit large shower-baths into a relatively compact space; tiling is dark and mirrored with pleasing gold accents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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For women in some regions, access is a real barrier, not a shopping preference — and that context matters.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The workshop will have interactive stations where attendees can share their preferences and provide input on priorities and trade-offs for plans for the site, according to the city.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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From the outset, there was internal debate over whether OpenAI was the right partner, with former Apple AI chief John Giannandrea questioning the startup’s staying power and favoring a Google deal.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Following the four competitions, some participants criticized the process for such things as unclear requests for proposals, poor management and bias favoring city employee teams.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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As Kaiko continues adjusting to life indoors, Turner hopes her story will help others recognize the long‑term consequences of unethical breeding—and the difference a safe, loving home can make.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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All of our kids, every single one of them, protecting them, loving them, showing up for them.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Liking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liking. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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