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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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
Adam Annaccone, The Conversation, 22 June 2026
To rinse the condenser coils, Traub likes to use a garden hose—never a pressure washer—from the inside out, going from top to bottom and side-to-side for the most effective clean.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
Boiron likes to make the point with a demo built in-house.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Jade Piper, the operations manager at BetterCleans, likes to add a few drops of Dawn dish soap for an extra cleaning kick.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
Ancelotti likes Cunha for the same reason Manchester United do.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 20 June 2026
Its genres include the intense, hypnotic acid house that Rinoka likes.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Patty Meighan of Aurora likes visiting craft fairs and found one to her liking on Saturday along the Fox River in North Aurora.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
People mock Americans for using the word because the rest of the world likes a chance to make the superpower feel inferior.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 13 June 2026
Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
This usually centers on the likes of Jefferson and his local, agrarian ideal; James Madison and his counterbalancing factions; Alexander Hamilton and his distrust of the common people.
—Jesse Wegman, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026
Note, the best global opening ever for a Pixar movie in like-for-likes belongs to Inside Out 2 with $384M WW ($230 Int’l, $154M domestic).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 June 2026
But a small number of videos pushing misinformation about sunscreen received a disproportionately high share of likes, shares and comments on the platform, suggesting that anti-sunscreen views resonate strongly with some users, according to a new study published Thursday.
—Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 20 June 2026
The birthday post quickly drew thousands of likes and well-wishes from fans and fellow celebrities, many of whom took to the comments section to celebrate the actress and producer.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
His signature line launched a slew of chart-topping singles, grimy deep cuts, and addictive bass lines on songs for the likes of Travis Scott, Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé, Key Glock, and Sexyy Red.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 20 June 2026
That’s impressive pricing, considering the likes of the Honda CRF300L come in at about €6,220 in Europe (US$7,250).
—Utkarsh Sood
june 20, New Atlas, 20 June 2026
Cinema would be lesser too, since those directors included the likes of John Frankenheimer, Sidney Lumet, George Roy Hill and Arthur Penn, who learned to work fast and to prioritize performance, laying the foundation for the American independent film of the 1960s and 1970s.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026
Verb
But not every player likes them.
—Adam Annaccone, The Conversation, 22 June 2026
To rinse the condenser coils, Traub likes to use a garden hose—never a pressure washer—from the inside out, going from top to bottom and side-to-side for the most effective clean.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
Boiron likes to make the point with a demo built in-house.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Jade Piper, the operations manager at BetterCleans, likes to add a few drops of Dawn dish soap for an extra cleaning kick.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
Ancelotti likes Cunha for the same reason Manchester United do.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 20 June 2026
Its genres include the intense, hypnotic acid house that Rinoka likes.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Patty Meighan of Aurora likes visiting craft fairs and found one to her liking on Saturday along the Fox River in North Aurora.
—David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026
People mock Americans for using the word because the rest of the world likes a chance to make the superpower feel inferior.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 13 June 2026
Noun
This has been a theme with AEW, which has seen the likes of Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Penta, Ricky Saints, Jade Cargill and now Danhausen achieve career-defining success in AEW’s wake.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
This usually centers on the likes of Jefferson and his local, agrarian ideal; James Madison and his counterbalancing factions; Alexander Hamilton and his distrust of the common people.
—Jesse Wegman, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026
Note, the best global opening ever for a Pixar movie in like-for-likes belongs to Inside Out 2 with $384M WW ($230 Int’l, $154M domestic).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 June 2026
But a small number of videos pushing misinformation about sunscreen received a disproportionately high share of likes, shares and comments on the platform, suggesting that anti-sunscreen views resonate strongly with some users, according to a new study published Thursday.
—Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 20 June 2026
The birthday post quickly drew thousands of likes and well-wishes from fans and fellow celebrities, many of whom took to the comments section to celebrate the actress and producer.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
His signature line launched a slew of chart-topping singles, grimy deep cuts, and addictive bass lines on songs for the likes of Travis Scott, Miley Cyrus, Beyoncé, Key Glock, and Sexyy Red.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 20 June 2026
That’s impressive pricing, considering the likes of the Honda CRF300L come in at about €6,220 in Europe (US$7,250).
—Utkarsh Sood
june 20, New Atlas, 20 June 2026
Cinema would be lesser too, since those directors included the likes of John Frankenheimer, Sidney Lumet, George Roy Hill and Arthur Penn, who learned to work fast and to prioritize performance, laying the foundation for the American independent film of the 1960s and 1970s.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for likes
Verb
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Think about whether your child wants a one-time experience or a deeper camp-style program over several days.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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Charles wants peace with his son.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
Verb
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The 56-year-old politician presents himself as an amiable northern everyman who prefers T-shirts to a suit and tie and spends spare time playing soccer or spinning 1990s tunes during DJ battles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Just keep in mind that sage prefers to be grown in relatively dry soil and works best as a companion for plants with similar care needs, such as carrots, tomatoes, and brassicas.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Rosie Randisi Presiding over one end of the resort’s iconic, 140-foot freshwater pool, the spa enjoys pride of place within the exuberant greenery of the 32-acre estate in the island’s pastoral north, far removed from Ibiza’s nightlife reputation.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami has become associated with the wand, and Vasil enjoys giving the Japanese media something to write about, especially with Murakami sidelined.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 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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Other types of attractions include shows, character meet-and-greets, climbing structures and wet and dry play areas.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Assembly Bill 46, which cleared the Senate late last month, gives judges wider latitude to deny diversion petitions and limits the types of crimes for which a defendant can be granted diversion.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Attrition rates among offshore employees can run significantly higher than their onshore equivalents, not because the talent is weaker, but because the employment experience often is.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Radiators and solar arrays can consume 65 to 70 percent of total satellite mass, and space-grade photovoltaics run orders of magnitude more expensive than terrestrial equivalents.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
11 June 2026
Noun
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This supplement may be particularly helpful for people who are busy or who have low appetites.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
18 June 2026
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And with rising temperatures come slipping appetites.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Her extroverted big sister, on the other hand, loves being out and about, exploring new places, unruffled by noise or crowds.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Fans immediately jumped on board with the theory, since Taylor has played the venue eight times and famously loves the Big Apple.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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“Likes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likes. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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