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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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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
Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
Calatheas and prayer plants don’t like it.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The Journal's Jonny Williams reports on why the city is suing the likes of Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk and Sanofi, along with CVS.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 22 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
Gupton will play Detective Glover Archibald, who has seen and heard it all, a man who doesn’t like to be challenged and believes in solving cases the old-fashioned way.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
Calatheas and prayer plants don’t like it.
—Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
The current, estate-wide exhibition, Primordial Waters, running till late spring, displays artist commissions from the likes of Nina Cannell, Tomoko Sauvage, Daniel Steegmann Mangrané and Sissel Tolaas.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The Journal's Jonny Williams reports on why the city is suing the likes of Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk and Sanofi, along with CVS.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 22 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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People don’t just want to belong to organizations.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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And Williams does want to learn more about them, not just as individuals but as communities, too.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
23 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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His teammates and coaches enjoyed it even more in Washington.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Get your own bowl and enjoy all the greasy goodness for yourself.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Spicy Lamb-Miso-Cumin Ramen is killer, Kani Tantanmen will please snow-crab lovers and A5 Wagyu aburasoba (brothless ramen) is a veritable buffet of rare steak.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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That means each model in the range will be built to a superyacht-level standard, showcasing the kind of top-tier materials and craftsmanship that will surely please the discerning seafarers.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The housing nonprofit completed a similar project, the 71-unit Casa Paloma, less than a block away in 2022, and has apartment complexes under development in Anaheim, Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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If Maye protects the ball better in Denver, similar results should follow.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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While the Avs had a 20-10 lead in shots on goal through two periods, the scoring chances were pretty even.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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Which is pretty early on in my observation.—
Gwen Faulkenberry,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Separately, the season's first heavy snowfall blocked multiple roads leading to Murree, a hill station about 37 miles northeast of Islamabad.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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Allen, from Ecosure, says annual turnover in dingo populations is quite high – about two thirds of the island’s dingoes die naturally each year.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There’s something for everyone to love, from delicate, barely there effects to dramatic throwbacks.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2026
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The World Cup is an extremely important moment for those who love sport.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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