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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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
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
While the market and Federal Reserve policymakers like to look at core inflation, energy cannot be completely disregarded because consumer spending behaviors can be influenced by the bite of higher gas prices.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
One fake TikTok account has 243,900 followers and 806,000 likes.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
What would Mama's collard greens taste like without ham?
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The Heat would like to retain the association with WPLG past next season, but the NBA also might offer a centralized streaming platform for all teams beginning in 2027-28.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
While the market and Federal Reserve policymakers like to look at core inflation, energy cannot be completely disregarded because consumer spending behaviors can be influenced by the bite of higher gas prices.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 10 June 2026
Noun
Last year’s lineup featured Cardi B and Mark Ronson alongside the likes of Sombr, Alex Warren and Lola Young.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
One fake TikTok account has 243,900 followers and 806,000 likes.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Adverb
Chicks Our littlest Peeps like to make dioramas, too.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
What would Mama's collard greens taste like without ham?
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for like
Verb
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So the school wants the Centennial side to be annexed by Aurora.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Before 2025, the CFTC didn’t want to oversee exchange betting on sports (or elections) at all.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The Flaws has a touch of Severance with its bland office setting and humor overlayed with symbolism but Reiber preferred to cite older influences.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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Today, however, farmers prefer motorcycles and tractors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Sit inside or outside and enjoy delectable dishes, from Puerto Rican–style crab fritters to a swankier rendition of Mofongo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Basically, no matter how soap-y the show gets, Akerman permits the audience to buy into and sincerely enjoy the Hunting Wives ridiculousness.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Lopez’s lawyer portrayed her as a lifelong victim of abuse who sought to please those around her and who was powerless to stop her boyfriend, Ismael Alvarez, from killing Lopez-Custodio.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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For family travel and group trips, pleasing everyone can be a challenge.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Noun
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For this reason, try to put your hummingbird food far from other bird feeders and, if possible, position several hummingbird feeders across your yard so aggressive hummingbirds can keep a safe space from their own kind.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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And by the way, all companies are creating value of some kind.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The film is currently at a hefty 27% on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer, which, for a Scary Movie film, is arguably the equivalent of a Cannes standing ovation.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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That even applies to Sgr A*, which exists on a diet of gas and dust so meager For a human, the equivalent would be consuming one grain of rice every million years.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
5 June 2026
Noun
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As Sol continues exploring her options, fans have quickly taken a liking to her and are eager to learn more about her background, including her ethnicity.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
10 June 2026
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When everything is cooked to your liking, toss in some optional fresh spinach and shredded cheese.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Mexico is hoping to receive a similar spark this summer from its own 17-year-old phenom, the midfielder Gilberto Mora.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The finding mirrors similar investigations into medical schools at UCLA and UC San Diego.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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“Like.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/like. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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