1
as in enjoyed
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 preferred
to show partiality toward
I like romantic comedies more than action movies
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as in loved
to take pleasure in
an adventuresome young woman who likes skydiving
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4
as in pleased
to see fit
feel free to order whatever you like from the menu
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as in wanted
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Recent Examples of liked
Michelle Fox, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Her first best friend was a girl called Daphne, who died suddenly, for reasons unknown; her new friend Frances Niven also liked reading and writing.
—Frances Wilson
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Kennedy, however, never liked being referred to as the swing vote.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Everyone liked him and saw him as a dear friend.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
What matters to him isn’t that he’s universally liked but that he’s perceived as authentic.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025
The mind reader Frances Usher and her illusionist husband, Harry, lived there; Will Rogers, a prolific entertainer, liked to ride over from his ranch in the neighboring canyon.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
As for their concept for this series, Law liked the idea.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
They were rejected from one entrepreneurship class, then accepted into another, attracting some early pre-seed funding from Soma Capital and a Stanford professor who liked their pitch.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
To find bank stocks that pay solid dividends above the S & P 500 and are liked by analysts, CNBC Pro on Friday screened for names in the Invesco KBW Bank ETF that have a dividend yield of 2% or more and are rated a buy from 55% or more of the analysts covering the stocks.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Her first best friend was a girl called Daphne, who died suddenly, for reasons unknown; her new friend Frances Niven also liked reading and writing.
—Frances Wilson
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Kennedy, however, never liked being referred to as the swing vote.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
Everyone liked him and saw him as a dear friend.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
What matters to him isn’t that he’s universally liked but that he’s perceived as authentic.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 22 Sep. 2025
The mind reader Frances Usher and her illusionist husband, Harry, lived there; Will Rogers, a prolific entertainer, liked to ride over from his ranch in the neighboring canyon.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
As for their concept for this series, Law liked the idea.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
They were rejected from one entrepreneurship class, then accepted into another, attracting some early pre-seed funding from Soma Capital and a Stanford professor who liked their pitch.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liked
Verb
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Hamlin wanted that race win badly, but securing the runner-up position meant he is placed fourth in the standings.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The actress wanted to her look to emulate French actresses like Bibi Anderson and Liv Ullman as well as Swedish actress, Gunnel Lindblum, and brought these references to Nollet for her transformation.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Miran, according to the Fed's statement, preferred to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by half a percentage point at the September meeting.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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My grandfather Bob Levitt preferred political memoirs or, from time to time, a Clive Cussler.—
Nina West
September 24,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Detroit automakers have enjoyed some notable EV wins in pickups (F-150 and Silverado) and SUVs (Equinox and Mustang Mach EV).—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Trump has enjoyed warm relations with the leaders of Qatar and Turkey, having hosted both recently in the White House.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, two days later, Long addressed Carey's reaction on The Shade Room, revealing Carey asked her to sing during the tribute and was pleased by her set.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Considering the Season 3 finale had mixed reviews, with many viewers wishing Han had given audiences an extended look at Conrad and Belly's future, this surprise announcement has pleased Bonrad fans everywhere.—
Rachel Choy,
Refinery29,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Her aptitude was unavoidable at the Fendi show, where top models holding desirable handbags, styled with joyful knits, eye-catching dresses and sporty separates, strutted past guests, including actors Hilary Duff, Naomi Watts and Bang Chan of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The combination of scarcity and eye appeal should help this remain a desirable card for years to come.—
Andrew Mackie,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Tim loved math, the outdoors, and building electronics with transistors.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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At three, my eldest son loved this drawing.—
Seamus Sullivan
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sanford also appears to have signed two petitions as a Michigan voter favored by conservatives.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Baltimore is favored by a touchdown at home and simply cannot afford to go 1-4.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rosary wished to return to the Trinity League.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
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Interestingly, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones downplayed the revenge nature of the upcoming game and instead wished Parsons well.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Liked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liked. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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