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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4
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
Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
He’s clearly well liked but doesn’t get a lot of sympathy from his fellow chefs here.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Joseph found viral fame for his humorous commentary while wearing a Black Panther costume on Halloween night in 2023, garnering 2.5 million likes.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 1 May 2025
Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
The display will update once per second when in Always On mode instead of once per minute like before.
—Hayden Field,ashley Capoot,kif Leswing,todd Haselton, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2024
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Verb
Williams likes the single-button power control over the trigger mechanism.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
He’s clearly well liked but doesn’t get a lot of sympathy from his fellow chefs here.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
Since it was shared to the platform, the video has amassed more than 133,000 views and received over 19,000 likes, igniting debate in the comments.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Joseph found viral fame for his humorous commentary while wearing a Black Panther costume on Halloween night in 2023, garnering 2.5 million likes.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 1 May 2025
Adverb
What is 1 Observatory Circle like inside? Inside the 9,000-square-foot house is 33 rooms, dedicated for both public and private use, with highlights including a heated outdoor pool, library, and sunlit solarium.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
The display will update once per second when in Always On mode instead of once per minute like before.
—Hayden Field,ashley Capoot,kif Leswing,todd Haselton, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for like
Verb
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There is a formula for some comedy where people don’t want something different.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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So to actually be part of the exhibition and be interacting with her has really been a full-circle moment for me because some of her writing really inspired me to want to design myself.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
Verb
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The one exception is that Counsell seems to prefer pairing Japanese ace Shota Imanaga with Amaya, who caught him 22 times during Imanaga’s 15-win season a year ago.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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To correct for this, astronauts tend to prefer spicy foods or adding spicy sauces, like sriracha, tabasco or red pepper paste.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Original price: $195 Moms of all ages will enjoy the soft touch of Cozy's Earth's Long-Sleeve Bamboo Pajama Set.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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At that same ceremony, Saturday Night Live — which had veered heavily toward satirizing the Trump White House — enjoyed its best showing in years.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
Verb
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But the viewer wasn’t the only one the jewelry designer sought to please.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Al-Qaida had published a document that said Harry’s assassination would please Muslims, and he and his wife were involved in a dangerous pursuit by paparazzi in New York.—
Brian Melley,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Going on multiple dates with multiple people via apps that are more or less pretty similar is going to cause some kind of fatigue.—
Alex Abad-Santos,
Vox,
3 May 2025
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One editor felt the cake was similar to Angel Food cake, while two other editors compared the sweet, nutty aroma of the cake to cornbread.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
Adverb
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That makes for a pretty crowded receiver room in Green Bay.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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And that’s pretty much what another resident, Rachel (Erica Pappas), says in an attempt to dissuade the council from sending a war party of 16 to Seattle.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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UConn Health has about 9,000 ConnectiCare patients that are affected, Walker said.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2025
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Keep in Mind The fan takes about 20 seconds to ramp up after turning it on.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Jelly Roll: Review As with her 2022 Humble Quest Tour, Morris will be joined by her closest fan, son Hayes, who is already a road warrior who travels well, loves to visit catering and hang out with mom’s band.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Vo—who is known for her work with celebrities like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Chrissy Teigen and her community of glowy-skin loving #dewydumplings on social media—visited Seoul for the first time last year.—
Parizaad Khan Sethi,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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“Like.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/like. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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