1
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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3
as in enjoys
to take pleasure in
an adventuresome young woman who likes skydiving
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4
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
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Morgan Jasper likes to switch it up, so Tinika helps get me into my multiple wigs throughout the show.
—Akili King, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Regardless of where the fans stand, Williams likes to express himself in that way.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Tamu, on the other hand, is more cautious and reserved and likes to stay close to Saba.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Boyd likes to share a story that shows how investing in motivated young people like Portillo — who is now working on a bachelor’s in cybersecurity at Colorado State University — pays off in loyalty and hard work.
—Andy Tonsing, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But while his image may be of utmost importance, Aidala likes to have a little fun too.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
No one likes a bully, Ronny said.
—Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Not now, at least, even after Muchová had delivered her one wild test on a crisp, clear night in front of yet another capacity crowd on Arthur Ashe Stadium, just as Osaka likes it.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
And given how the likes of Meta are racing to snap up top talent—sometimes with $100 million bonuses—the loss of key personnel could fatally affect a business’s ability to grow and innovate.
—Tiz Gambacorta, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Episodes featured the likes of Rashida Jones, Issa Rae and Paul Giamatti.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
The ceremony boasted performances from the likes of Doja Cat, Lola Young, Tate McRae, Sabrina Carpenter, Post Malone with Jelly Roll, and Lady Gaga.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
She was followed by the likes of Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, Rosé and Sabrina Carpenter.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Chip Somodevilla/Pool Photo via AP What To Know Obama beat off stiff competition from the likes of David Attenborough and Tom Hanks to win the Outstanding Narrator prize for his narration of the five-part Netflix series Our Oceans, which examines marine life across the world's oceans.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
In the company’s upcoming development slate are film and TV projects with the likes of Working Title Films, StudioCanal, Made Up Stories, Fifth Season, Altitude Films and author Lisa Taddeo.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Collectively, these four viral posts expertly trolling Belichick pomp received nearly 225,000 likes, were reposted 11,000 times, and were picked by media outlets such as Sports Illustrated, Yahoo Sports, and USA Today.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Andrew Santino likes to push the envelope.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
Morgan Jasper likes to switch it up, so Tinika helps get me into my multiple wigs throughout the show.
—Akili King, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
Regardless of where the fans stand, Williams likes to express himself in that way.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Tamu, on the other hand, is more cautious and reserved and likes to stay close to Saba.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
Boyd likes to share a story that shows how investing in motivated young people like Portillo — who is now working on a bachelor’s in cybersecurity at Colorado State University — pays off in loyalty and hard work.
—Andy Tonsing, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But while his image may be of utmost importance, Aidala likes to have a little fun too.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
No one likes a bully, Ronny said.
—Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Not now, at least, even after Muchová had delivered her one wild test on a crisp, clear night in front of yet another capacity crowd on Arthur Ashe Stadium, just as Osaka likes it.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
The signatories — which included the likes of EV manufacturers Volvo and Polestar, as well as material suppliers, battery manufacturers and grid operators — said the introduction of the target had already triggered hundreds of billions of euros in new investment.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
And given how the likes of Meta are racing to snap up top talent—sometimes with $100 million bonuses—the loss of key personnel could fatally affect a business’s ability to grow and innovate.
—Tiz Gambacorta, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Episodes featured the likes of Rashida Jones, Issa Rae and Paul Giamatti.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
The ceremony boasted performances from the likes of Doja Cat, Lola Young, Tate McRae, Sabrina Carpenter, Post Malone with Jelly Roll, and Lady Gaga.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
She was followed by the likes of Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, Rosé and Sabrina Carpenter.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Chip Somodevilla/Pool Photo via AP What To Know Obama beat off stiff competition from the likes of David Attenborough and Tom Hanks to win the Outstanding Narrator prize for his narration of the five-part Netflix series Our Oceans, which examines marine life across the world's oceans.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
In the company’s upcoming development slate are film and TV projects with the likes of Working Title Films, StudioCanal, Made Up Stories, Fifth Season, Altitude Films and author Lisa Taddeo.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Collectively, these four viral posts expertly trolling Belichick pomp received nearly 225,000 likes, were reposted 11,000 times, and were picked by media outlets such as Sports Illustrated, Yahoo Sports, and USA Today.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for likes
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Reese wants great players in Chicago?—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Today’s consumer wants products that reflect their identity and values, and papers are part of that equation.—
Sara Payan,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Usually, my daughter prefers books with a sense of humor.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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Neutrogena Clean Face Oil-free Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 Recor prefers this oil-free SPF for his face while flying.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some actors might choose to step away from such a thing, or even be frustrated by it or it being brought up in interviews, but Fischer clearly enjoys every last moment of her good fortune from a former era, even now.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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While the employees of Dunder Mifflin largely were just punching a clock, the Truth Teller staff enjoys their work.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sports events, social outings, movies, the theater, fun get-togethers, playful activities with kids – do whatever pleases you and brings you joy.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
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For anyone who loves cooking or has long been intimidated by it, Typhur has designed a future where every meal can be mastered, and every cook can have the power of precision in their hands.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Add in that some of the most extreme Republicans in Congress, alongside many Democrats, are keeping the issue alive—and of course the media loves it.—
Martha McHardy
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The hour favors features and longer interviews over breaking news, which appealed to Santaniello.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
10 Sep. 2025
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This week, the Cleveland Browns take on the Baltimore Ravens, and this actually favors Tillman.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ned and Mare have another flirty exchange at the bar, but her date Theo is ready to leave, so Ned just wishes them a good night.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
7 Sep. 2025
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Farmiga wishes Lorraine Warren, who died in 2019, could have been there with them.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This guides both the fashion influences the company chooses to follow, as well as the creation of functional, emotionally durable garments.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Paper’s connection to The Office comes first from behind the cameras, as the documentary crew that chronicled Michael Scott, Pam Beesly et al chooses the Truth-Teller as its next subject.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Likes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likes. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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