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disliking

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verb

present participle of dislike
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Recent Examples of disliking
Verb
Clearly, the Times cannot be punished either for disliking him or for trying to defeat him. Stephen L. Carter, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025 Clearly, the Times cannot be punished either for disliking him or for trying to defeat him. Stephen L. Carter, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025 Dear James, My late mother’s second husband was pretty mean and made no bones about disliking me in his heyday. James Parker, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2025 What remained unclear is how much of a lasting boost China’s economy could get from the ingenuity of one start-up, or how much confidence the business community could derive from the sudden friendliness of a leader who has a reputation for distrusting and disliking the private sector. Li Yuan, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025 And if casually disliking January wasn't enough, 13% of Americans reported hating it. Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025 Jared Schilling remembers disliking farming as a kid, when his dad and uncle raised hogs to the standard industrial model. Christine Ro, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 Another partisan split can be seen on how the candidates handle themselves, with Democrats and Republicans each favoring their own candidates and disliking their counterparts. Fred Backus, CBS News, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disliking
Noun
  • Frisbee was known to fans for a running gag where Andy Samberg made his dislike of the dog known.
    Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The celebrity chef has been candid in the past about his dislike for the fruit, which is most commonly found in Southeast Asian cuisine.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Republicans in Washington have accused the protesters of prolonging the govenment shutdown, as well as hating America, being terrorists or belonging to Antifa, a loose group of anti-fascists.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The most-crucial moment that will decide the future of their relationship is their first introduction, which can make the difference between them loving or hating each other.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Instead of criticizing yourself for not following through, get curious.
    Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Trump has argued the White House needs a large entertaining space, criticizing the past practice of presidents hosting state dinners and other large events in tents on the South Lawn.
    Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The endorsement comes as Cuomo has lobbed increasingly caustic attacks on Mamdani, equating his criticism of Israel with antisemitism and warning of a city beset by crime, hatred and disorder if his opponent wins.
    Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield hasn't been shy about his hatred of the rival NFL franchise.
    Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Others noted the couple who set the no-children boundary shouldn't feel guilty whatsoever for rejecting a guest's request for an exception.
    Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Indeed, throughout the world there’s a growing realization that the way to prosperity for all nations is rejecting protectionist legislation and promoting fair and free competition.
    James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Sarah Ferguson, Andrew’s ex-wife, also apologized to Epstein for publicly denouncing him.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
  • In her later years, she became known as an outspoken activist for animal rights and for voicing strong, controversial opinions — such as denouncing the #MeToo movement in 2018.
    Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025

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“Disliking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disliking. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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