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
Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Mabe Fratti and Bill Orcutt’s collaboration didn’t begin colorfully or dramatically; Fratti just liked Orcutt and said so publicly, prompting Orcutt to reach out, which resulted in their working—remotely, mostly—on a series of pieces.
—Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
At centre-half, Atalanta’s Giorgio Scalvini has long been followed, and Como’s Jacobo Ramon is liked, while at full-back, Club Brugge’s Joaquin Seys and Toulouse’s Dayann Methalie were discussed in January.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
And, after extensive market research, Mattel execs deduced that this target audience liked the idea of oversized male heroes flaunting their power over other people.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 June 2026
But none of us liked each other.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
The Chadian forces are known to take the fight to the jihadists, which is why the United States liked them in the West Africa counter-terrorism operations.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
Jim Thorstad’s father and mother liked to watch and happened to see Tom in video footage from Lebanon, standing on the roof at the airport in Beirut.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2026
The model also liked a few comments left by fans coming to her defense.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Verb
Jonathan liked to drop in on patients, ask how things were going.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Mabe Fratti and Bill Orcutt’s collaboration didn’t begin colorfully or dramatically; Fratti just liked Orcutt and said so publicly, prompting Orcutt to reach out, which resulted in their working—remotely, mostly—on a series of pieces.
—Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
At centre-half, Atalanta’s Giorgio Scalvini has long been followed, and Como’s Jacobo Ramon is liked, while at full-back, Club Brugge’s Joaquin Seys and Toulouse’s Dayann Methalie were discussed in January.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
And, after extensive market research, Mattel execs deduced that this target audience liked the idea of oversized male heroes flaunting their power over other people.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 June 2026
But none of us liked each other.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
The Chadian forces are known to take the fight to the jihadists, which is why the United States liked them in the West Africa counter-terrorism operations.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 May 2026
Jim Thorstad’s father and mother liked to watch and happened to see Tom in video footage from Lebanon, standing on the roof at the airport in Beirut.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2026
The model also liked a few comments left by fans coming to her defense.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liked
Adjective
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Search for wanted suspect The Sheriff’s Office had produced a video about the cold case identifying the suspect and was about to release it, hoping the public would help investigators find Lawhead.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
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The officer was taken to the hospital with an injury that was not life-threatening, and the driver in the wanted vehicle escaped, San Mateo police said.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Verb
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They are best enjoyed from Premium rooms on higher floors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Luka Vuskovic enjoyed an impressive season on loan with Hamburg and caught the attention of clubs across Europe.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Marble is ubiquitous, sourced from quarries from Carrara to Sicily, including the Breccia Pontifici, the stone preferred by Bernini, used for the tomb of Pope Urban VIII in St Peter’s Basilica.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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While bonds offer interest income that’s taxed as ordinary income – a rate of up to 37% -- preferred may pay income that’s treated as a qualified dividend and subject to a rate of 0%,15% or 20%, depending on the investors’ taxable income.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Anyone who knew Berry loved him.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Click through to see if your favorite skin, hair, makeup, and body products were voted most-loved in the 2026 Readers' Choice Awards.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Tax cuts and an assault on federal regulation have pleased many, even as tariffs, immigration restrictions and now spiking fuel prices and rising interest rates have kept the small business optimism index below historic averages.—
John Schroyer,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
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Again, Brunello was a man at ease in his surroundings, pleased to share the docufilm about his life and philosophies.—
Randee Dawn,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For a town that’s been struggling financially for decades, the prospect of highly desirable market-rate housing along the river has led local officials to push hard to keep progress moving.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2026
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But that was mainly because a player of Carpenter’s ilk — aka one of the best in the world — would be highly desirable on the open market.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The Spurs are favored to win the NBA Finals at -200 odds (meaning $200 must be wagered to profit $100), according to FanDuel.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Steyer is favored among those under 30 with 36% and white voters at 25%.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The big moments continue for Lake Central, but Thuftedal savored this victory.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Tastee-Freez was where Middle American children were rewarded, budding adults savored their first morsels of independence, and old-timers gathered to reminisce.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Liked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liked. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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