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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3
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
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Lindsy Lesmeister, whose fiancé, Connor Colby, is a guard for the 49ers, also likes to switch things up from game to game.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Variations of the look have since been immortalized on social media by the likes of Blackpink and New Jeans members.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 5 Feb. 2025
There will be a movie theater, upstairs like, sort of, restaurant area.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Who could possibly guess that Mary Cosby likes the dentist?
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Lindsy Lesmeister, whose fiancé, Connor Colby, is a guard for the 49ers, also likes to switch things up from game to game.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
Those projects, which boast funding from the likes of Sam Altman, Marc Andreessen, and Peter Thiel, promise total freedom for people who regard themselves as overly constrained by our current democracy.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Variations of the look have since been immortalized on social media by the likes of Blackpink and New Jeans members.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Mapping the Milky Way like never before — Goodnight, Gaia!
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 5 Feb. 2025
There will be a movie theater, upstairs like, sort of, restaurant area.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for like
Verb
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Even if Schottenheimer wants to deny it, a lot of the grit that players and the owner pointed to that was shown in the game goes right back to him.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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The purpose of Villa’s deep build-up is to coax opponents into pressing or, as in chess, move into positions Emery wants them, opening passing lanes into his attacking midfielders.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Other coffee-drinkers in my family prefer dessert-like beverages that can hardly be considered coffee buried beneath a cup of milk, pumps of syrup and various toppings, while others stick to instant coffee or cups of Lipton tea.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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For those who prefer a lighter touch of caramel, these clusters are well-balanced.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize safety when enjoying the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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Senior dogs tend to slow down in their golden years, enjoying a calmer pace of life, but one owner's canine proved that age is just a number.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There’s so much to love about this crowd-pleasing appetizer—here are a few ways to dial up the flavor, save time, and enjoy this dip in new ways.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
9 Oct. 2025
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But Moyes will be pleased by the impact made by his substitutes against Palace, Alcaraz chief among them.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Police asked Arfsten about similar thefts and damage at area Pick ‘n Save locations in the area.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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There was a similar effort in the build-up to Bukayo Saka’s goal against Leeds United which, again, won’t count as an assist despite its importance.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The other pretty much risk-free option is to cook them, which kills off any vibrio that might be in the meat.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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And hey, most shiny Pokémon are pretty elusive.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The novel is about a band coming of age in a town that has a ban on rock ‘n’ roll.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Responders said all three members of the crew were taken to the UC Davis Medical Center for treatment within about 20 minutes of the crash.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Just the belief, again, these guys love playing football together.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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However, there's one dark color that designer Heather Kirk of Kirk Riley Design particularly loves using on kitchen cabinets, and that's a rich green.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Like.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/like. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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