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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
Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Still, the firm likes BlackRock in the long run.
—Morgan Chittum,jeff Marks,matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Meg Walters, Glamour, 15 Jan. 2026
With over 461,000 likes and 5,400 comments, the video is connecting other mothers who have had similar experiences with their little ones.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 15 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
After the poll came out, the only question anybody had was, who were these 4% who liked Meatball?
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Still, the firm likes BlackRock in the long run.
—Morgan Chittum,jeff Marks,matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
However, the fictional moments will feature an all-star cast of cameos from the likes of Kylie Jenner, Rachel Sennott, Alexander Skarsgård, Kate Berlant, Jamie Demetriou, and Rosanna Arquette.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 15 Jan. 2026
With over 461,000 likes and 5,400 comments, the video is connecting other mothers who have had similar experiences with their little ones.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 15 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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The same doesn't apply to any amphibians who might want to join her in the night, however.—
Phil Boucher,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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And the shorter length is ideal for petite shoppers or those who just want to let their ankles breathe while out and about.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Payton, however, would prefer it this way.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Jan. 2026
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Kipling Colissa Up Laptop Tote Bag Travelers who prefer a personal item with a bit more substance will enjoy the larger capacity of this stylish tote.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ball enjoys every second of their interactions, too.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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The winner will get to enjoy Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California, with a full official Super Bowl Experience, including round-trip airfare, three-night hotel accommodations, plus a $1,000 gift card for expenses.—
Janay Reece,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Few industries have been as brazen in their capitulation as Big Tech, which has dismantled its content-moderation systems to please the current administration.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2026
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The volume was eventually reprinted in the Modern Library—an accolade that greatly pleased its author.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Mitsubishi has a total LNG production capacity across projects of about 15 million metric tons per year currently, and Atheon assets are estimated to add a similar capacity, doubling overall output.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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Six days afterward, a person in a truck that looked similar to the suspect’s vehicle fled, and successfully eluded police, when a BART officer approached, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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February 1972 was pretty important too.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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The high-waist fit is super flattering, while the $42 price point is pretty unbeatable.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Just about 1% of people 13 and older across the country identify as transgender, according to estimates from the Williams Institute.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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The aircraft currently offers an endurance of about one hour, providing a range of 60 to 100 miles.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Everyone loves a redemption arc, but Legette can’t take away playing time from other developing weapons like Brycen Tremayne and Jimmy Horn Jr.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Kick off the new year in comfort while the customer-loved Allswifit Slip-On Walking Shoes are on sale at Amazon.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Like.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/like. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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