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
Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 17 June 2025
So, having family and friends there, so many reasons to like it.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Rabil has talked shop with the likes of former New England Patriots and current University of North Carolina coach Bill Belichick, NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Manning.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2025
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
What is 1 Observatory Circle like inside? Inside the 9,000-square-foot house is 33 rooms, dedicated for both public and private use, with highlights including a heated outdoor pool, library, and sunlit solarium.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
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Verb
And there are other reasons to be sanguine about the slide away from books, given what so many of us actually like to read.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 17 June 2025
So, having family and friends there, so many reasons to like it.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
Noun
In just a matter of days, the video has generated over 263,000 views and more than 41,500 likes at the time of writing.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Rabil has talked shop with the likes of former New England Patriots and current University of North Carolina coach Bill Belichick, NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Manning.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2025
Adverb
Jude’s were like, drink a bottle of whiskey a day and follow people around as an FBI agent.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
What is 1 Observatory Circle like inside? Inside the 9,000-square-foot house is 33 rooms, dedicated for both public and private use, with highlights including a heated outdoor pool, library, and sunlit solarium.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for like
Verb
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Trump also wants the Federal Reserve to lower rates, another goal that would be set back by higher inflation.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Some prefer religious guidance, like the mom in the Reddit post who reportedly wanted her son to speak to a priest.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 June 2025
Verb
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But Talisman prefers putting a spin on it and, instead, thanking them for being them.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
18 June 2025
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In the moment, some fans wondered whether the ACC preferred Miami to win.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Diano enjoyed an impressive senior season and credited USA Powerlifting coach Brent Guillen, American Heritage-Delray coach Rachel Batista and strength and conditioning coach Lyndon Bell.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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Not fun for the rest of us just trying to enjoy the game.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Gallo California Chardonnay California in a bottle, this budget-friendly Gallo California Chardonnay is crafted to please a wide range of palates.—
Chelsea Frank,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Commissioner Robert Dickson supported the project, but added that given the size of the project is going to be hard to please everyone.—
Emilie Takahashi,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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More than a dozen House Democrats have co-sponsored the resolution, and Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., has put forward a similar measure in the Senate.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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The Phillies faced a similar dilemma last year and opted to trade for outfielder Austin Hayes, but he was injured and sick before eventually being cut from the team.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Adverb
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Yellow and purple is a pretty bold choice of contrasting colours.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Don’t be daunted by official terms and names in the mattress world—they’re actually pretty straightforward.—
Julia Forbes,
Wired News,
27 June 2025
Adverb
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The 21-year-old Tenafly native flew from Israel to the U.S., landing on Thursday, about one month after his May 12 release from captivity in Gaza.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
19 June 2025
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President Donald Trump’s trade war and recession fears have roiled markets and weighed on the dollar, which is down about 9% this year.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Hayden, who loves playing soccer and other sports, has even used his prosthetic hand to help play tennis.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2025
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Travis Sanheim and Travis Konecny are two players who any team would love to have.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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“Like.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/like. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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