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
Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 17 June 2025
So, having family and friends there, so many reasons to like it.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
In the 80s and 90s, stand-up comedy was a pipeline to Hollywood with the likes of Eddie Murphy making the jump from the clubs to the studio lot.
—Peter White, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
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
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Verb
And there are other reasons to be sanguine about the slide away from books, given what so many of us actually like to read.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 17 June 2025
So, having family and friends there, so many reasons to like it.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
Noun
Maister is one of the world's leading experts on vintage whisky, who also works with the likes of Sotheby’s, Bonhams, and other prestigious collectors.
—Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
In the 80s and 90s, stand-up comedy was a pipeline to Hollywood with the likes of Eddie Murphy making the jump from the clubs to the studio lot.
—Peter White, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Adverb
Jude’s were like, drink a bottle of whiskey a day and follow people around as an FBI agent.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for like
Verb
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But White wanted to see boxing spectacles made more accessible.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2025
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Newcastle United wants Premier League signings Newcastle has already made enquiries for Brighton forward Joao Pedro and Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Romeu wants a clean break from FC Barcelona To get a clean slate, Romeu prefers that his terms are terminated according to AS, which would help FC Barcelona get his salary off the books and have more room to operate in terms of Financial Fair Play.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The personal consumption expenditures index, a measure of inflation preferred by the Fed, will rise from 2.1% to 3% over the remainder of 2025, the central bank predicted.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
18 June 2025
Verb
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On warm summer evenings your patio may come alive with the powerful croaking of tree frogs that enjoy the moist and protective habitat of potted succulents.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Designed with a deep respect for the natural landscape, each homesite averages over a half acre, giving homeowners the space and serenity to enjoy a tranquil lifestyle rarely found in today’s fast-growing Kansas City metropolitan area.—
Prime Development Land Company,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Politics is a service business and Trump and his Capitol Hill allies are aiming to please the customer.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2025
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Ralph Fiennes’s concierge is the director’s natural surrogate, the behind-the-scenes guy who tends to every detail of the hotel’s operation while going to extraordinary lengths to please the guests, even if that means bedding octogenarians.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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During the conversation, the actress floated her theory as to why Full House clicked, and continues to click, with audiences more so than other similar shows of the era.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
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The victim’s boyfriend, who was interviewed on the scene, gave police a similar account, according to court documents.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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In other words, the idea of the Qataris shutting off the monetary supply line to the French capital is pretty misguided.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Bane seems to be pretty excited about the opportunity to join the Magic going forward.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
Adverb
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The 21-year-old Tenafly native flew from Israel to the U.S., landing on Thursday, about one month after his May 12 release from captivity in Gaza.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
19 June 2025
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President Donald Trump’s trade war and recession fears have roiled markets and weighed on the dollar, which is down about 9% this year.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Hayden, who loves playing soccer and other sports, has even used his prosthetic hand to help play tennis.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
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The Rockets' front office has a chance to make a big splash this summer, and players love to play under Udoka.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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“Like.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/like. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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