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
Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
So, what would some Charlotteans like to see instead?
—Desiree Mathurin
april 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Arnie Stapleton, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Expect recognizable pieces from the likes of Dalí, El Greco, Monet, Picasso, and Rembrandt.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025
What else would Konik like to see?
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
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Verb
These strong, leafy vegetables are clearly an adult taste, though not every adult likes them.
—Michelle Huneven, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
So, what would some Charlotteans like to see instead?
—Desiree Mathurin
april 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
Others hailed from the likes of Alabama A&M, Central Arkansas and Western Kentucky.
—Arnie Stapleton, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Expect recognizable pieces from the likes of Dalí, El Greco, Monet, Picasso, and Rembrandt.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Adverb
So what seed types do birds like best?
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025
What else would Konik like to see?
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for like
Verb
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Jaylen Brown wants all the smoke.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Commissioners wanted to know whether the current marketplace benefits or harms consumers, and the fragmented media landscape facilitates or restricts the ability of traditional media to broadcast work in the public interest, including in local news and reporting.—
Colleen Long,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Before the couple, who are both 28 and prefer to keep their last names private, walked down the aisle, Alexa had a wedding dress reveal with her eight bridesmaids.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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There are not a lot of options for those who prefer charcoal, graphite or pens.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Keep your leftovers fresh and easy to enjoy with Pizza Pack.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The long-running series is enjoying its latest act on Netflix after previously airing on Fox and USA, tantalizing viewers by thrusting four couples due for a reckoning into an exotic locale overflowing with sultry singles whose only goal is to flirt.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Together in a bowl or plate, beans and greens have enough complexity and umami to please carnivores and vegetarians alike.—
Michelle Huneven,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Visited by Megan Braden-Perry Quirky, colorful interiors at the Virgin Hotel in the Central Business District are sure to please design-lovers.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Wing is a subsidiary of Alphabet that has similar partnerships with Walmart and Wendy’s.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Planet Labs is among a variety of companies that provide satellite imaging services, and some of the others may be making similar decisions.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Our fans are still behind us for all 41 home games, and that’s pretty special.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The practice was pretty much unheard of until just after the Civil War, when it was essentially implemented as a way for employers to avoid paying Black workers a fair wage.—
Allyson Reedy,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The skate park at Sunset Dunes, which opened about a year ago, has drawn enthusiasts from across the city, including longtime skater Ted Barrow.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Rockets led by five before Minnesota used a 13-4 run, with the first eight points from Donte DiVincenzo, to take a 116-112 lead with about eight minutes to go.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Since the show is set on a ranch full of horse-loving people, Busby shared the screen with several horses during her time playing young show-jumper Ashley Stanton.—
Sabienna Bowman,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Campers love Wilderness State Park; snag a tent-only spot right on the shore for the most unforgettable morning views.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Like.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/like. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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