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past tense of like
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adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of liked
Adjective
But there have literally been billions of people over the past two millennia who would have liked to know this. JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025 Such breezy asides suggest a movie that’s a little too eager to be liked. Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025 In high school, the Gophers did not offer Johnson a scholarship, but liked him as an athlete and were considering him as a potential cornerback. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025 The Muschiettis were given a leg up by Del Toro, who liked their 2008 horror short Mama and helped get the 2013 feature-length version of the movie away. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025 The post has been liked more than 50,000 times to date. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025 Charmaine Gatlin liked the trappings of a lavish lifestyle — like buying designer handbags and playing golf at a luxury private country club in Weston. Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025 One sergeant liked to assign me cellies anyway, perhaps to test me. Joe Garcia, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025 Bring the Paine The only thing Paine liked less than monarchical rule was its enablers, anyone who relinquished their freedom willingly to an aspiring tyrant. Matthew Redmond, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liked
Verb
  • Rephayah Oselmo is wanted by the state of New York in connection with murder in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon, according to a news release from the Marshals Service.
    NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Natalya explained McMahon saw her as a serious wrestler and wanted to showcase a more entertaining side.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • There are three ways of getting there, either by chartering a helicopter, going on a three-day hike or taking a two-day trip by ATV, which is most preferred by the park rangers linked to the Foundation for Ecodevelopment and Conservation.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Parking prices range from $10 for general to $20 for preferred.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Pumpkin spice beverages and apple cider are popular fall drinks that can be enjoyed warm or cold.
    Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Given the boost the networks have enjoyed since Nielsen upgraded its ratings methodology last month, NBC’s first batch of NBA deliveries should be a treat for advertisers.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • Multiple board members cited the ability to make the time commitment and experience in K-12 education as desirable characteristics.
    Edward McKinnon, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2025
  • No matter how desirable the product, hefty price tags and a lack of charging infrastructure present a challenge for dealers when pitching the vehicles to their customers.
    Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The commissioning editor, Anne-Kathrin Brinkmann, loved it, and her colleagues loved it.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Long loved for its ability to melt away tension, boost mood, and promote better sleep, the sauna blanket has officially entered the mainstream.
    Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Paz favored gradual reform, including tax incentives for small businesses and regional fiscal autonomy, while Quiroga proposed sweeping cuts and an IMF bailout.
    Reuters 3 min ago, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Barrett’s remarks came during an hourlong interview with New York Times columnist Ross Douthat published October 16, in which the two discussed numerous issues facing the Court and questions of originalism, the legal theory favored by Barrett and other justices like Clarence Thomas.
    Samantha Riedel, Them., 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • O'Connor wished Manganiello a happy birthday in December.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
  • In the comment section, many people wished Mia a happy birthday.
    Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025

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“Liked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liked. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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