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
Alejandra Rodríguez, Glamour, 1 May 2025
Choose from navy, white, gray or brown and customize the piece to your liking.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
The Uruguayan centre forward is seemingly too inconsistent for Slot’s liking and so Liverpool could target a new striker for the start of next season.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Frequently the directions that come with these cold brew makers produce cold brew concentrate (like for our winning Oxo pick), which can be watered down or mixed with milk to your preferred strength and liking, like a shot of hot espresso might be turned into an Americano or latte.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
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Noun
How to wear the Italian manicure There are plenty of ways to style your Italian manicure to your liking.
—Alejandra Rodríguez, Glamour, 1 May 2025
Choose from navy, white, gray or brown and customize the piece to your liking.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
The Uruguayan centre forward is seemingly too inconsistent for Slot’s liking and so Liverpool could target a new striker for the start of next season.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Frequently the directions that come with these cold brew makers produce cold brew concentrate (like for our winning Oxo pick), which can be watered down or mixed with milk to your preferred strength and liking, like a shot of hot espresso might be turned into an Americano or latte.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liking
Noun
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Based on the 2004 novel by Charlie Huston (who also adapted the screenplay), the story is full of weird incidents and flaky characters portrayed by the likes of Zoë Kravitz, Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber, Vincent D’Onofrio, D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Regina King and Bad Bunny.—
Greg Braxton,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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The following month, she is set to appear at All Things Go in New York City alongside the likes of Doechii and Noah Kahan.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
16 May 2025
Verb
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In simple terms, the manager either did not fancy risking his striker’s fitness or did not fancy him full-stop, preferring Mateo Joseph and Joel Piroe.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Forest has the fewest defensive actions in the middle and attacking thirds of the pitch this season, preferring to win the ball back in its own defensive third and counterattack at speed.—
Steve Price,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But mid-majors with double-digit seeds are worth enjoying on occasion.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Bring the mixture to a boil and let cool before enjoying.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Quesadillas These sheet pan chicken fajita quesadillas are a hassle-free way to make a crowd-pleasing meal without standing over the stove.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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Instead, lean into what feels good, and if that’s pleasing your boo above all else, that may tell you something.—
Quispe López,
Them,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The 2023 update has brought some clarity and projects like Artemis which specifically aim to develop autonomous weapons suggest there is now an appetite to push forward in this area.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Laura, who lost her daughter Cathy months prior, is already looking after a young foster child named Ollie (Jonah Wren Phillips), a strange, selectively mute boy who has an insatiable appetite and a blood feud with the family cat.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
16 May 2025
Verb
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After leafing through the hefty menu I am beset by option paralysis, eventually ignoring drinks called ‘Corpse Reviver’ and ‘Balls’, instead choosing ‘Leave For Milan’, which includes gin, vermouth and some sort of rhubarb foam.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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These improvements came from choosing the right ERP, working with experienced implementers and using an agile approach during implementation.—
Dmitriy Stepanov,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For a taste of the unusual, check out the Burger King in Kayenta, Arizona, which is home to a mini museum honoring the Navajo Code Talkers, who helped transmit secret messages to Allied forces during World War II.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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Whether your ideal trip includes relaxed outings, rugged adventures, or a blend of both, Telluride Central Reservations can tailor a package specific to your tastes and interests.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Comments beneath the post were sincere and heartfelt, with over 18,000 people sharing their love for the lab and thanking her family for brightening their days.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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People on campus, in Connecticut and beyond, started falling in love with him.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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“Liking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liking. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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