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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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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as in pleased
to see fit
feel free to order whatever you like from the menu
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Recent Examples of liked
Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
As Joseph tried to mesh some of his own system with a more Vic Fangio-style scheme run previously by Ejiro Evero in Denver — a style many of the returning players liked — the new coordinator found himself inside a burning defensive building.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Elon Butts Osby’s parents and grandparents were not the kind of people who liked to pack up and move.
—Alia Pharr, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Servite senior forward Nico Pacelli liked how the Friars started the game with a serious focus and maintained that throughout the game.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Would Montreal have liked to see Bolduc take another step and break out closer to the 25-goal range?
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Hey, who ever said actors liked reading subtitles?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
More than 300,000 people liked Phillips’ comment, helping propel it to the top of the thread and turning him into an unexpected central figure in the viral moment.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Katya hadn’t liked his plan, Ryan said.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
An article in Naval History described how Loomis liked to demonstrate the ship’s Colt machine guns to local officials.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
As Joseph tried to mesh some of his own system with a more Vic Fangio-style scheme run previously by Ejiro Evero in Denver — a style many of the returning players liked — the new coordinator found himself inside a burning defensive building.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Elon Butts Osby’s parents and grandparents were not the kind of people who liked to pack up and move.
—Alia Pharr, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Servite senior forward Nico Pacelli liked how the Friars started the game with a serious focus and maintained that throughout the game.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Would Montreal have liked to see Bolduc take another step and break out closer to the 25-goal range?
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Hey, who ever said actors liked reading subtitles?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2026
More than 300,000 people liked Phillips’ comment, helping propel it to the top of the thread and turning him into an unexpected central figure in the viral moment.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Katya hadn’t liked his plan, Ryan said.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liked
Adjective
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She was found not guilty of a related charge of concealing a wanted person, which is a misdemeanor.—
Mary Spicuzza,
jsonline.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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Last August, the FBI put out a wanted poster of Lak identifying her as a fugitive in the fraud cases.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Shapiro has enjoyed robust public approval ratings and carries a reputation as a disciplined messenger and powerhouse fundraiser.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Yates subsequently joined the San Diego Padres and enjoyed the longest sustained success of his career before bouncing to Atlanta, Texas and the Dodgers over the past three seasons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While England seems to have preferred Sporting Kansas City’s training site, it is not known why Tuchel would not consider the KC Current or Rock Chalk Park options for a base camp.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Rubio understood what many preferred to ignore.—
Duncan S. DeMarsh,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Bears coach loved every second of Jackson’s trap block, which aided a 9-yard Kyle Monangai run.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Sea thrift loved to grow around their base in the spring.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The volume was eventually reprinted in the Modern Library—an accolade that greatly pleased its author.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Reportedly, Ivanka wasn’t all that pleased about the snub.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This technical variation results in a fabric with a number of highly desirable characteristics for denim.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
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The house features a number of desirable amenities, including a home theater and a pool.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Legislation in 2009 that extended self-government to Greenland also recognized a right to independence under international law, an option favored by a majority of Greenlanders.—
Stefanie Dazio,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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The controversial Georgia lawmaker was first elected in 2020 and was heavily favored in the conservative district, even before her Democratic challenger abruptly dropped out two months before the election, citing plans to move out of state.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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It is supposed to be savored and enjoyed, not rushed.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Liked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liked. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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