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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
Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
The Moore move was made to bring in a player the Eagles liked coming out of college, but who has not yet capitalized on his traits in the NFL.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
But in the short term, the decision is likely to be popular with millions of Americans who’ve seen all the airport agony and have never liked the idea of using federal government shutdowns — of any kind, by either party — to win partisan policy fights.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Ray would have liked the fastball elevated a bit more.
—Shayna Rubin, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
Castro knew of Garcia and liked his prospects, which was enough for Garcia to be invited to a weeklong group tryout at the Royals Academy in the Dominican Republic.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Pope Francis also liked to travel to small countries, but Monaco’s glitz factor likely would have turned him off.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Wright liked the idea of passing down his own Proxi to his children — and for once Parker was almost convinced.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Players liked him and still do, as evidenced by the ring of Rangers around him this spring when the club visited Scottsdale.
—Kevin Sherrington
mar. 25, Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Hana liked it enough to take some home, which in the Test Kitchen is a ringing endorsement!
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
The Moore move was made to bring in a player the Eagles liked coming out of college, but who has not yet capitalized on his traits in the NFL.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
But in the short term, the decision is likely to be popular with millions of Americans who’ve seen all the airport agony and have never liked the idea of using federal government shutdowns — of any kind, by either party — to win partisan policy fights.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Ray would have liked the fastball elevated a bit more.
—Shayna Rubin, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
Castro knew of Garcia and liked his prospects, which was enough for Garcia to be invited to a weeklong group tryout at the Royals Academy in the Dominican Republic.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Pope Francis also liked to travel to small countries, but Monaco’s glitz factor likely would have turned him off.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Wright liked the idea of passing down his own Proxi to his children — and for once Parker was almost convinced.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Players liked him and still do, as evidenced by the ring of Rangers around him this spring when the club visited Scottsdale.
—Kevin Sherrington
mar. 25, Dallas Morning News, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liked
Adjective
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Authorities in Kaufman County are searching for suspects in a deadly shooting that left one 18-year-old dead and another wounded late last month, as federal officials have also issued a wanted alert for a teenager in connection with a capital murder case.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Lyons has been on Spain’s wanted list for about two years, following a murder there in 2024.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Despite being bothered by his elbow throughout the 2025 campaign, Rodón enjoyed his best season with the Yankees last year.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Bencoglu also enjoyed the warmth of the home supporters on Tuesday.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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In 1847, Henri-Clément Sanson, who preferred gambling to guillotining, pawned off the family apparatus.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Of the 2,400 who participated in the study, mostly preferred being flattered.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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A little girl who loved green aliens, drinking pickle juice and picking buttercups in the field with her mom.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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No artist ever mocked the insanity of the Hollywood cartoon stystem with such devastating incisiveness, and yet loved its creative output so much.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nothing Olitzky could have said about the Gaza war would likely have pleased all the members of Beth El.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Hugo erred on the side of religious tolerance, while accepting state meddling in church affairs, positions that pleased no one in power.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Brushes, on the other hand, dry out much more quickly, creating a less desirable environment for bacteria to breed.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Build knowledge carefully, and desirable results should follow.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jews who were unaffiliated or who attended Reform synagogues largely favored the process, which created areas of limited Palestinian self-governance, whereas a majority of Orthodox Jews, who lean conservative, opposed it.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Asked about their preferred candidate in a 2028 GOP primary for president, 53% of those polled favored Vance and 35% favored Secretary of State Marco Rubio.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Northwestern University’s men’s basketball team — in its first NCAA Tournament appearance — savored a win against Vanderbilt.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Every victory has been savored, as the team has been reduced to eight players in each of the last seven games.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Liked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liked. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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