as in wanted
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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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3
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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Recent Examples of liked
Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Like me — a reluctant movie guy who never liked racing, and now somehow has three racecars.
—Chris Cardillo, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
The lions liked to avoid tourists, so the elk cozied up to them.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Balancing out a plethora of young players being thrust into playing time, perhaps earlier than the Bills would have liked, was a trio of players likely past their prime in cornerback Tre’Davious White, safety Jordan Poyer and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
As a child, growing up in the projects of Los Angeles, Griffith A Joyner liked to wear hair ribbons and play dress-up.
—Stephanie Mansfield, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
The article alleges that Gretchen liked a bunch of posts critical of the LGBTQIA+ community, one that every Housewife around that table and Real Housewives as an institution has supported from the very beginning.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Instead, this shake delivered a mild (but pleasant) vanilla flavor and a creamy (but not heavy) consistency that testers liked.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2025
The video criticized Mamdani’s stance toward Israel and posts on the account have also been liked by Jill Zarin, an original member of The Real Housewives of New York City.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
Katya hadn’t liked his plan, Ryan said.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Like me — a reluctant movie guy who never liked racing, and now somehow has three racecars.
—Chris Cardillo, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
The lions liked to avoid tourists, so the elk cozied up to them.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Balancing out a plethora of young players being thrust into playing time, perhaps earlier than the Bills would have liked, was a trio of players likely past their prime in cornerback Tre’Davious White, safety Jordan Poyer and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips.
—Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
As a child, growing up in the projects of Los Angeles, Griffith A Joyner liked to wear hair ribbons and play dress-up.
—Stephanie Mansfield, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
The article alleges that Gretchen liked a bunch of posts critical of the LGBTQIA+ community, one that every Housewife around that table and Real Housewives as an institution has supported from the very beginning.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2025
Instead, this shake delivered a mild (but pleasant) vanilla flavor and a creamy (but not heavy) consistency that testers liked.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2025
The video criticized Mamdani’s stance toward Israel and posts on the account have also been liked by Jill Zarin, an original member of The Real Housewives of New York City.
—Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liked
Adjective
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited the White House on Monday, capping a remarkable turnaround for a man the US once considered a wanted terrorist.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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At India’s request, Memon and her two sons were added this past March to the wanted list of Interpol, the international police agency, in connection with money-laundering charges.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The family drove across the lake into New Orleans, enjoyed dinner at a landmark restaurant and then met Justin’s oldest sister, Tara, at a sports bar.—
Alexandra Rockey Fleming,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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The film enjoyed a 12-minute ovation in Venice and has since played at Toronto, San Sebastian and London among other festivals and soon hits the MENA circuit with a screening at the Red Sea Film Festival in December.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In a previous short interview alongside mayoral candidates Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Silwa, Mamdani said remote work positions should continue for workers, a policy preferred by younger generations.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Therefore, calcium citrate may be preferred over calcium carbonate in people with low stomach acid levels.—
Trang Tran,
Verywell Health,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Kourtney, described as a loyal friend and straight-A student who loved basketball, attended the Ewing Marion Kauffman School, a Kansas City charter school.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025
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Caesar was never sure his parents loved him.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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However, a portion of their fanbase likely isn't all that pleased that the organization seems to be essentially giving up on any hopes of turning things around this season by making these moves.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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That was a game that, upon reflection, disappointed us with the result but extremely pleased us with the performance.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And for traveling aesthetes, great-looking new hotels, restaurants, wineries, and galleries might make the Algarve even more desirable.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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Egypt and Sudan have competing maps of the border, but because of the crisscrossing of those boundaries, Bir Tawil would belong to whichever nation relinquished its claim on a larger, more desirable area.—
Richard Collett,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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No team plays well every week, but Green Bay is the only team with more than one defeat this season when favored by at least seven.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Policies that favored building new dams and drilling deep wells over maintaining infrastructure and promoting conservation have left the country facing severe water shortages.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The dining offerings include a kids' menu of healthy and flavorful options that my daughters savored enthusiastically throughout our stay.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Thet matchup needs time to marinate, to be savored, to grow even bigger in the mind.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Liked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liked. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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