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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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
Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Willing tackler who likes to hit.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
He has not been involved in that area, but knows and likes many of the people there.
—Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
There are modifier and media keys for both Windows and macOS users, plus each key can be customized for anyone who likes to set up their keyboard for maximum productivity and typing comfort.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Use full-fat coconut milk that does not contain additives or thickening agents — Riggs likes Trader Joe’s Organic Coconut Milk or Native Forest Organic Coconut Milk Simple.
—CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Marshmallow loves food and likes to hang out in the kitchen, chatting and asking when dinner will be served.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Wong adds that moka pots work great for Americano coffee lovers or anyone who likes adding some warm milk.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Jan. 2026
Karpushin likes marmalade at the bottom of a glass with Greek yogurt on top, but notes his company's marmalades also make gorgeous salad dressings or simple syrup supplements for cocktails.
—Amy Sherman, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Vogue, 2 Feb. 2026
Who else can woo the likes of Joni Mitchell and Sombr, Martha Stewart and Jack Antonoff, Nancy Pelosi and Rachel Sennott in one room, all among the guest list for its 2026 edition?
—Rob Ledonne, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and Bruno Mars are returning to the big stage, joined by the likes of Justin Bieber (this will be his first Grammys appearance in four years) and Pharrell Williams.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 Feb. 2026
Carroll guided Chin to the junior world title at 13 before Marjorie sacked him, too, for John Nicks, who had trained the likes of Peggy Fleming, Tai Babilonia, Randy Gardner, and later, Yamaguchi and Sasha Cohen.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The eatery has since become a tourist attraction and a frequent stop for the likes of Muhammad Ali, Diana Ross, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Shaquille O’Neal and Bruno Mars.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Performances included the likes of Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter and all eight best new artist nominees – Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR and The Marías.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
And all the forecasts, including the CBO’s, conclude that such an outcome leads to unsustainable debts, deficits, and especially ballooning interest expense leaving less and less money to fund our fast growing obligations for the likes of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
The likes of Noussair Mazraoui, Amad and Mainoo were all used in various positions.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
At first, Hayley seems to be the doting assistant, albeit one who also likes to go out and hook up and take drugs.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Willing tackler who likes to hit.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
He has not been involved in that area, but knows and likes many of the people there.
—Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
There are modifier and media keys for both Windows and macOS users, plus each key can be customized for anyone who likes to set up their keyboard for maximum productivity and typing comfort.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Use full-fat coconut milk that does not contain additives or thickening agents — Riggs likes Trader Joe’s Organic Coconut Milk or Native Forest Organic Coconut Milk Simple.
—CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
Marshmallow loves food and likes to hang out in the kitchen, chatting and asking when dinner will be served.
—Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
Wong adds that moka pots work great for Americano coffee lovers or anyone who likes adding some warm milk.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Jan. 2026
Karpushin likes marmalade at the bottom of a glass with Greek yogurt on top, but notes his company's marmalades also make gorgeous salad dressings or simple syrup supplements for cocktails.
—Amy Sherman, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
He was followed by Bad Bunny, who claimed three awards (including album of the year, for Debí Tirar Más Fotos), and the likes of Lady Gaga and Kehlani, who won two each.
—Vogue, 2 Feb. 2026
Who else can woo the likes of Joni Mitchell and Sombr, Martha Stewart and Jack Antonoff, Nancy Pelosi and Rachel Sennott in one room, all among the guest list for its 2026 edition?
—Rob Ledonne, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2026
Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and Bruno Mars are returning to the big stage, joined by the likes of Justin Bieber (this will be his first Grammys appearance in four years) and Pharrell Williams.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 Feb. 2026
Carroll guided Chin to the junior world title at 13 before Marjorie sacked him, too, for John Nicks, who had trained the likes of Peggy Fleming, Tai Babilonia, Randy Gardner, and later, Yamaguchi and Sasha Cohen.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The eatery has since become a tourist attraction and a frequent stop for the likes of Muhammad Ali, Diana Ross, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, Shaquille O’Neal and Bruno Mars.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
Performances included the likes of Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter and all eight best new artist nominees – Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR and The Marías.
—Dan Heching, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
And all the forecasts, including the CBO’s, conclude that such an outcome leads to unsustainable debts, deficits, and especially ballooning interest expense leaving less and less money to fund our fast growing obligations for the likes of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
The likes of Noussair Mazraoui, Amad and Mainoo were all used in various positions.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for likes
Verb
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Biological factors are also something the APA wants to incorporate better into the DSM.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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Not everyone can afford or wants to pay for an expensive pair of noise-canceling headphones, especially if they only get used during air travel.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Warsh is a frequent Fed critic who prefers lower interest rates, yet is also a fiscal moderate who is more cautious about deploying heavy monetary strategies, USA TODAY reported.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The film’s vintage patina doesn’t detract from rising actor Will Price’s confident performance as an immature mobster who prefers bitcoin to stacks of Benjamins.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The city enjoys a classic Mediterranean climate, featuring long, dry summers and relatively mild, rainier winters.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hart enjoys being that teammate.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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His fervor for society pleases his mother Violet (Ruth Gemmell), but also frustrates her to the point of squeezing Penelope for information.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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The new emphasis, and the current EPA’s view that economic interests should be critical to environmental rules, pleases many business groups.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Director Marianna Bassham loves working on pieces that are a bit scary.—
Courtney Cole,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The jokes are funny, everyone loves them.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The latest 10-day outlook from the weather service’s Climate Prediction Center favors below-average temperatures and above-average precipitation throughout the first week of February.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Seeing these pieces together highlights how Sherald favors stillness and clarity, especially amidst the current state of the country, and the world at large.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Come lunch, Hall savors a wrap sandwich stuffed with hummus and mixed greens, and dinner is air-fryer barbecue chicken thighs, roasted broccoli, and brown basmati rice.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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Reid seemingly savors the shot to show off his handle.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
12 Jan. 2026
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There were points Landfair wishes her parents could have had the discernment to intervene.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2026
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Birthday wishes are in order for Oprah Winfrey!—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Likes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likes. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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