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as in wants
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 prefers
to show partiality toward
I like romantic comedies more than action movies
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as in enjoys
to take pleasure in
an adventuresome young woman who likes skydiving
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as in pleases
to see fit
feel free to order whatever you like from the menu
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as in types
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 equivalents
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 likings
positive regard for something
she thought her new boyfriend was unusually interested in her likes and dislikes
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Recent Examples of likes
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Away from the spotlight, Hernandez likes swimming, spending time with friends and working on her makeup routine.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Schmidt likes Shu Uemura Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Hair Oil and OUAI Wave Spray for shine, softness, hydration, and frizz control, while Hayasaka reaches for Brilliant Glossing Styling Cream paired with hair oil to tame flyaways and restore shine to dry-looking hair.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Infantino likes to remind people that FIFA has more members than the United Nations.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Whether your dad likes to work sitting down or standing up, this desk will suit his work style, as well as help reduce any neck or back pain while working from home.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
The president likes to present himself as this incredibly robust, healthy figure.
—NBC news, 31 May 2026
In his free time, SJ also likes playing with toy cars, coloring and making creative art projects.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
The youngest Jonas, Franklin, likes the restaurant's Chicken N’Gravy.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 31 May 2026
Unlike Espart, who was scouted by La Masia for the Under-10s and then progressed to become a graduate of the famous Class of 2007 also containing the likes of Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi and Marc Bernal, Virgili had to work hard to reach the top.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The photographer, who also photographed the likes of Paul Newman, Lee Harvey Oswald, Muhammad Ali and Barbra Streisand, grew up in La Jolla and Pacific Beach and attended La Jolla High School.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Issues have featured commentary from the likes of Republican Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, former Republican Florida Governor Jeb Bush, Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar and prominent conservative voices from across Latin America.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
And that’s simply just this past month — in the past the likes of Disney, Adidas, and Malin+Goetz have worked with the brand.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 30 May 2026
The likes of Tony La Russa and Drew Goodman have delivered the keynote speech at the JUCO Banquet.
—James Burky, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Much of his best work has come in the world of soccer, with Dawson creating personalised designs for the likes of Kylian Mbappé, Marcus Rashford, Enzo Fernández and Gigi Donnarumma – to name just a few.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
That strikes us as a retinue more fitting for the likes of a presidential delegation than a mayor.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Verb
There are alligators aplenty in this area, and rumor has it that one likes to sun near the cottages in the high 20s—I'll leave it up to you to decide if that's a pro or a con.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Away from the spotlight, Hernandez likes swimming, spending time with friends and working on her makeup routine.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Schmidt likes Shu Uemura Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Hair Oil and OUAI Wave Spray for shine, softness, hydration, and frizz control, while Hayasaka reaches for Brilliant Glossing Styling Cream paired with hair oil to tame flyaways and restore shine to dry-looking hair.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Infantino likes to remind people that FIFA has more members than the United Nations.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Whether your dad likes to work sitting down or standing up, this desk will suit his work style, as well as help reduce any neck or back pain while working from home.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
The president likes to present himself as this incredibly robust, healthy figure.
—NBC news, 31 May 2026
In his free time, SJ also likes playing with toy cars, coloring and making creative art projects.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
The youngest Jonas, Franklin, likes the restaurant's Chicken N’Gravy.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
Noun
The post has now received over one million likes on Instagram from Lamine’s 43 million followers.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 31 May 2026
Unlike Espart, who was scouted by La Masia for the Under-10s and then progressed to become a graduate of the famous Class of 2007 also containing the likes of Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi and Marc Bernal, Virgili had to work hard to reach the top.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The photographer, who also photographed the likes of Paul Newman, Lee Harvey Oswald, Muhammad Ali and Barbra Streisand, grew up in La Jolla and Pacific Beach and attended La Jolla High School.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Issues have featured commentary from the likes of Republican Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, former Republican Florida Governor Jeb Bush, Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar and prominent conservative voices from across Latin America.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
And that’s simply just this past month — in the past the likes of Disney, Adidas, and Malin+Goetz have worked with the brand.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 30 May 2026
The likes of Tony La Russa and Drew Goodman have delivered the keynote speech at the JUCO Banquet.
—James Burky, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
Much of his best work has come in the world of soccer, with Dawson creating personalised designs for the likes of Kylian Mbappé, Marcus Rashford, Enzo Fernández and Gigi Donnarumma – to name just a few.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
That strikes us as a retinue more fitting for the likes of a presidential delegation than a mayor.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for likes
Verb
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The conversation, naturally, is about Lindsay and Danielle making up, and then Kyle wants Danielle to apologize to Amanda for having recently treated her badly.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Follmer wants to have movie showings in the natural amphitheater below the garden.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Grill, baby, grill This pitmaster (who probably owns a reliable Weber) prefers traditional grilling techniques and flavors with the classic (and signature) grill marks stamped on all his creations.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Usually, life prefers to use the lighter form.—
Gideon Yoffe,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Jake, who previously interned at amNewYork, enjoys telling sports stories with a human-interest element and incorporating video within his coverage.—
Molly Fellin Spence,
Baltimore Sun,
29 May 2026
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Nobody enjoys being randomly summoned into your post about the Top 37 Visionary Thought Leaders Changing Synergy in Healthcare.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2026
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For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl.—
Sarah Miller,
Midwest Living,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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It’s also sold directly to consumers, via the company website or at Walmart, in four different kits tailored for first-time exams, menopause and different body types.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Credit counselors can assist with budgeting, creating a debt management plan and certain types of creditor negotiations.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Models like Mythos are unique today, but history is clear that open-weight equivalents will follow.—
Philip Martin,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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How different to the NASA equivalents at Cape Canaveral (then Cape Kennedy) and Houston, which were already well established in the national lexicon by the late '60s.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Maddalena loves traveling to Japan, Hawaii, New York, Paris, Spain and, above all, Italy, her beloved country.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The industry loves talking about the circular economy, but the trail of money, or the lack thereof, tells a different story.—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The same logic favors the companies that already own the rails.—
Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Rough road for solar in Ohio A mixture of a state law passed in 2021 that favors local opposition over renewable energy development and a receptive regulatory panel on the OPSB has repeatedly stymied renewable developers in Ohio.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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“Likes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likes. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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