dislikes 1 of 2

plural of dislike

dislikes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of dislike

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of dislikes
Verb
Here’s a look at more interesting likes and dislikes Payton’s outlined at the podium in his time on the Front Range. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025 Gabby dislikes Sebastian, perceiving him as an entitled womanizer. EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025 The obvious candidate for this is Hermit, whom Slightly already dislikes. Noel Murray, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025 And through those society connections George now dislikes. Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislikes
Noun
  • To some extent the attention that CRA’s get makes makes sense, as these disapprovals tend to zero in on some of the most prominent recent regulatory activity.
    Clyde Wayne Crews Jr, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The problem is that the public hates fiat money.
    Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • My mother loves my ex and hates my wife, and this was obvious on the call.
    Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • If your boss criticizes your work, do not argue or retreat.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
  • What the president is trying to do here is very systemic and systematic, and that is, anyone who stands up to the president, anyone who criticizes the president, anyone who says anything adverse to the president's interests gets the full weight of the federal government brought down on them.
    NBC news, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The seeds of bombs planted by soldiers long gone remain dormant but alive just beneath the surface and yet the land rejects them every day.
    Michael Jerome Plunkett September 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Hermlin rejects that characterization.
    Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Dog allergies can be triggered by certain food, the environment and more.
    Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
  • For those with allergies, these particles can be inhaled and trigger annoying symptoms like sneezing, a runny nose, or itchy eyes.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • For instance, ProPublica cited his tax experience as exceptionally limited, pointing out that his only qualification centers around being a Certified Tax & Business Advisor, which ProPublica denounces as a dubious and frivolous designation.
    Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Surrounded by her political enemies on all sides, Genevieve O’Reilly denounces genocide and propaganda and advocates for the importance of truth and independence in a speech that will inspire the rebellion that takes down the the Galactic Empire.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 Aug. 2025

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“Dislikes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislikes. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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