as in wanted
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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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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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as in pleased
to see fit
feel free to order whatever you like from the menu
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Recent Examples of liked
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
In the soundtrack of his youth, Walter Thompson-Hernández and his friends liked to devise a game of escape.
—Jason Parham, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
That difference kept the game in the balance for far longer than the Jayhawks would have liked.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2026
The game has kept a winter/spring roadmap under wraps for longer than players would have liked, but now all has been revealed.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Thompson liked the idea of a wordless ending, expressing feelings through looks alone.
—Yohana Desta, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
Brooklyn’s younger brother, Cruz, who is 20, liked an Instagram Reel poking fun at the situation.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Jan. 2026
Horton also liked to hoard goalkeepers.
—Steve Goldberg, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
Raiders coach Shane Krause, no stranger to the postseason, liked the first half from his squad, then tipped his cap to what Glenn did down the stretch.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
Richard and Moody tried their hands at Butler-style pullup jumpers, and Hield handled the ball a tad more than Kerr would have probably liked.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
In the soundtrack of his youth, Walter Thompson-Hernández and his friends liked to devise a game of escape.
—Jason Parham, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
That difference kept the game in the balance for far longer than the Jayhawks would have liked.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2026
The game has kept a winter/spring roadmap under wraps for longer than players would have liked, but now all has been revealed.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Thompson liked the idea of a wordless ending, expressing feelings through looks alone.
—Yohana Desta, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
Brooklyn’s younger brother, Cruz, who is 20, liked an Instagram Reel poking fun at the situation.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Jan. 2026
Horton also liked to hoard goalkeepers.
—Steve Goldberg, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
Raiders coach Shane Krause, no stranger to the postseason, liked the first half from his squad, then tipped his cap to what Glenn did down the stretch.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liked
Adjective
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Manafort has taken revenge by switching Mason’s identity with that of a wanted terrorist, leading M16 to go on their mission.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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Former Olympian Ryan Wedding, who sat on the FBI’s most wanted list since March of 2025, was apprehended in Mexico, officials announced on Friday.—
ForbesTV,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This dish is best enjoyed shortly after it’s made.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Citi has enjoyed a 70% adoption rate of its proprietary AI tools, according to 2025 fourth-quarter findings, and colleagues across 84 countries interacted with the bank’s AI tools over 21 million times.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As for those who preferred the old style of kickoff, a few players were critical of how punitive touchbacks are against the kicking team.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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They are equipped with a modular temple system allowing smart audio temples to be swapped for standard ones when needed or preferred.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Everyone loved her and everyone learned from her.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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Even though the audience hated it, Susan and I loved it.—
Jeremy Helligar,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Kennedy’s concern with productivity would have pleased Charles Davenport, a powerful leader of 20th-century American eugenics.—
Sarah DiGregorio,
Vanity Fair,
16 Jan. 2026
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The Monarchs gave JSerra little opportunity to make an offensive threat, and that pleased Mater Dei coach Sean Ganey.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The fame Jefferson sought was the second one, closer to honor and the acceptance of one’s ideas, credit for possession of a desirable character and a favorable reputation that would outlive him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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These fibers also have natural antimicrobial or odor-resistant properties, which are desirable for use in automotive interior design.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Others, however, such as Baker’s longtime friend Mike Homen, thought that Sacramento favored the Giants or their Triple-A affiliate, the Sacramento River Cats.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Bessette-Kennedy favored practical shoes for moving through her neighborhood (walking the dog, running errands), reserving heels for galas and other more formal occasions.—
Julia Rabinowitsch,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Madrid lost four times to Barca last term, so the 2-1 home victory was richly savoured.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Barbados is a culinary destination to be savored, with cuisine ranging from the ubiquitous fish cutter sandwich to innovative and eco-driven tasting menus.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Liked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liked. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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