1
as in to want
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 to prefer
to show partiality toward
I like romantic comedies more than action movies
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3
as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in
an adventuresome young woman who likes skydiving
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as in to please
to see fit
feel free to order whatever you like from the menu
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as in kind
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
you can never trust his like, because they'll always let you down
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as in equivalent
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
we'd never seen its like in any other shop in town
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as in liking
positive regard for something
she thought her new boyfriend was unusually interested in her likes and dislikes
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as in similar
having qualities in common
you're not talking about like things when you compare football and golf
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as in pretty
to some degree or extent
the cat would curl up, tightly like, and just go to sleep
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as in about
close to but not exactly
the distance is more like 500 miles
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Recent Examples of like
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2025
But a horse who likes to hang behind and make a late push won’t want to get trapped against the railing.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 12 May 2025
Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
The following month, she is set to appear at All Things Go in New York City alongside the likes of Doechii and Noah Kahan.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 16 May 2025
Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
The display will update once per second when in Always On mode instead of once per minute like before.
—Hayden Field,ashley Capoot,kif Leswing,todd Haselton, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2024
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Verb
That sounds ominously like a plan to sue cities and states over laws, like Florida’s ban on rifle sales to people under 21, that the gun lobby doesn’t like.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2025
But a horse who likes to hang behind and make a late push won’t want to get trapped against the railing.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 12 May 2025
Noun
His new administration at times has blown past bureaucratic impediments, the likes of which have slowed down hiring in the past.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
The following month, she is set to appear at All Things Go in New York City alongside the likes of Doechii and Noah Kahan.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 16 May 2025
Adverb
What is 1 Observatory Circle like inside? Inside the 9,000-square-foot house is 33 rooms, dedicated for both public and private use, with highlights including a heated outdoor pool, library, and sunlit solarium.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
The display will update once per second when in Always On mode instead of once per minute like before.
—Hayden Field,ashley Capoot,kif Leswing,todd Haselton, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for like
Verb
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One month later, the bank reopened the second round for bidders, and Earle and her husband wanted to visit the house again.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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The organization supports progressive candidates who want to run for local office.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
Verb
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As Americans confront the realities of longer life expectancies, a growing share would prefer not to see their 100th birthday.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Regular vacations are essential for recharging, and many professionals prefer the warmer, longer days of summer to take a break.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Visitors can also enjoy a dozen dining options with cuisine inspired by the region, 24 bars, Mariachi performances and shopping from local artisans, according to a news release.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Please enjoy the holiday season and take time to unplug.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
15 May 2025
Verb
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It's even claimed to reduce the creation of contrails, which will please some conspiracy theorists.—
David Szondy
May 16,
New Atlas,
16 May 2025
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Do the citizens of the United States really want food, health care, housing, clean air and water, cancer research and much more taken away from us in order to have a military parade to please the president?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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The Gleason score is created through something similar to a point system.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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The Embraer designers envisioned a color scheme that was remarkably similar to Ryann’s, but pushed it one step farther with a carpet that became the cabin’s signature feature.—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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That gave me my confidence back after a pretty rough departure from NBC.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is what happens when a tablet decides to be helpful instead of just pretty.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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For about two hours in what he was told was a routine inspection, Piker was questioned about his political beliefs and potential connections to the militant group Hamas, his opinions on President Donald Trump and when he was banned from Twitch.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The federal case was filed in 2023 by the Farmworker Association of Florida, which advocates for about 12,000 seasonal and migrant farm workers across the state.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
Verb
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The anti-book club, book club: Why people are loving silent reading events Need a new book?—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The moral is to say hello to the familiar stranger, to write that note of gratitude and to appreciate that teaching and learning are a lot closer to love than we’ve been led to believe.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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“Like.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/like. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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