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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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
Matt Zahn, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
There are a large number of women who either don’t like me or don’t like Lisa, and are jealous or whatever.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Netflix has ordered seven Chinese-language series that will roll out across this year, starring the likes of Ethan Ruan, Kent Tsai and Wallace Huo.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 12 May 2025
There were like, eight people sitting at the dinner table having drinks and looking at the plans.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
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Verb
One thing Holtmann really likes is their team-first mentality.
—Matt Zahn, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
There are a large number of women who either don’t like me or don’t like Lisa, and are jealous or whatever.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
In a video that's now got more than 640,000 likes on TikTok, the young donkey is introduced as a former slaughterhouse animal who now starts each morning with pure excitement.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Netflix has ordered seven Chinese-language series that will roll out across this year, starring the likes of Ethan Ruan, Kent Tsai and Wallace Huo.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
Canyon Instant Coffee $20 for 6 servings Weight: 6 g
Tasters’ Rating: 8/10
The acidity in this coffee was lemon or lime like on the front but offered a sweetness that balanced out the intensity.
—Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 12 May 2025
There were like, eight people sitting at the dinner table having drinks and looking at the plans.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for like
Verb
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Rieder is believed to prefer lower interest rates, a top priority for a president who wants massive rate cuts.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Cook said Apple is in the process of increasing its access to supply and didn’t want to forecast beyond March.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As for those who preferred the old style of kickoff, a few players were critical of how punitive touchbacks are against the kicking team.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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They are equipped with a modular temple system allowing smart audio temples to be swapped for standard ones when needed or preferred.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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YouTube says these tools are meant to support healthier viewing habits while still allowing young users to enjoy the platform in a more balanced way.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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My parents enthusiastically enjoyed the music of The Temptations and Gladys Knight.—
Bridgette Bartlett Royall,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Contestants are trying to please the producer asking the questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Las Vegas is also a crowd-pleasing favorite in this regard.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Services revenue is expected to grow at a year-over-year rate similar to what Apple just reported, so call it about 14%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Everyone followed a similar sartorial rhythm, in sheer looks, black sparkles, and some cool-toned mint.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Hood said interstates and main highways are pretty clear, but many rural county roads are probably still covered in ice.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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The fellow who was pretty much the Thomas Paine/Thomas Jefferson of that movement, the fellow who wrote the Constitution, was a guy by the name of Apolinario Mabini.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Video footage that appeared to be taken at the scene captured loud blasts and the sky glowing following explosions that began around midnight and lasted about two hours in the area of Diori Hamani International Airport.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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On average, about 35% of large consumer products companies’ portfolios are in categories with more than 7% growth, Horsley said.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Although honestly, love Tim Hortons, love Montreal, no offense to my Canadian friends.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Changing course Formula E management and drivers would love returning to downtown Miami, where the series raced in 2015.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Like.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/like. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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