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
Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Highly recommended for Wick-heads and just anyone who likes a good Hollywood-style adrenaline rush.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
Additionally, Greg likes nuts and cocoa, can toss a penny into a jar from across a room, and played minor league hockey, which will put him back on skates here.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Zina Umeozulu, a 6-5, 262-pound redshirt sophomore, also has the speed and size that Muschamp likes at the position.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
No one likes dealing with customer service over the phone, but don’t be surprised if this government intervention makes an already annoying experience even worse.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2026
San Diego State women’s basketball coach Stacie Terry-Hutson likes to talk about the Aztecs’ depth.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
And no one likes to be criticized regularly by people.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Racklin likes how the Vikings are playing entering Saturday.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Gulf states have urged Iran to avoid retaliating against them and the likes of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar have said the US and Israel cannot use their airspace or territory for any attacks on the Islamic Republic.
—Donato Paolo Mancini, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
The likes of Interview editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg and German photographer Wolfgang Tillmans have been spotted perusing the fair’s textiles, tableware, lighting, scents, ceramics, and furniture from independent designers, architects, heritage brands, family-run companies, and galleries.
—Katherine McGrath, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
By the way, Driscoll had just 168 likes for her Facebook reel, while Wu had more than 1,600 likes.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
And that’s largely why missing last year on the likes of Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper was so devastating.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Princess satin Satin is just about the hottest material in footwear right now, with spring runway cosigns from the likes of Dior, Saint Laurent, and Versace.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026
The unscripted business has been holding out hope that under Wiseman and Holland, Paramount+ will become another major buyer of reality formats and series to rival the likes of Netflix and the broadcast networks.
—Peter White, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
The idea came up again during the expansion of higher education in the 1990s, and at one time or another it has been backed by the likes of Gordon Brown and Vince Cable.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
Our shopping writer Julia Harrison likes to go one step further with a bed blanket underneath her duvet and above her sheets for a bit of weight and additional warmth.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Highly recommended for Wick-heads and just anyone who likes a good Hollywood-style adrenaline rush.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
Additionally, Greg likes nuts and cocoa, can toss a penny into a jar from across a room, and played minor league hockey, which will put him back on skates here.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Zina Umeozulu, a 6-5, 262-pound redshirt sophomore, also has the speed and size that Muschamp likes at the position.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
No one likes dealing with customer service over the phone, but don’t be surprised if this government intervention makes an already annoying experience even worse.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2026
San Diego State women’s basketball coach Stacie Terry-Hutson likes to talk about the Aztecs’ depth.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
And no one likes to be criticized regularly by people.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Racklin likes how the Vikings are playing entering Saturday.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
Ramped-up spending by college basketball’s big-boy outfits, empowered by massive broadcasting revenues and wealthy boosters, stretched the gap between schools in the power conferences and the likes of SDSU.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Gulf states have urged Iran to avoid retaliating against them and the likes of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar have said the US and Israel cannot use their airspace or territory for any attacks on the Islamic Republic.
—Donato Paolo Mancini, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
The likes of Interview editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg and German photographer Wolfgang Tillmans have been spotted perusing the fair’s textiles, tableware, lighting, scents, ceramics, and furniture from independent designers, architects, heritage brands, family-run companies, and galleries.
—Katherine McGrath, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
By the way, Driscoll had just 168 likes for her Facebook reel, while Wu had more than 1,600 likes.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
And that’s largely why missing last year on the likes of Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper was so devastating.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Princess satin Satin is just about the hottest material in footwear right now, with spring runway cosigns from the likes of Dior, Saint Laurent, and Versace.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026
The unscripted business has been holding out hope that under Wiseman and Holland, Paramount+ will become another major buyer of reality formats and series to rival the likes of Netflix and the broadcast networks.
—Peter White, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
The idea came up again during the expansion of higher education in the 1990s, and at one time or another it has been backed by the likes of Gordon Brown and Vince Cable.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for likes
Verb
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That’s the version of himself Arenas wants to recapture.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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In the Afrikaans world of my childhood, dancing often meant the stolid vastrap (tight-step), the terrible langarm (long-arm, a two-step that desperately wants to be a one-step), or, worst of all, volkspele (national or popular games), compulsory in Afrikaans-medium state-run schools.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Tenev prefers to write his thoughts down by hand each night.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Cabrera prefers his catchers not moving their mitt to the corners during spring to better help with preparation and practice for targeting his pitches within the zone.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sara also enjoys photographing sports.—
Sara Diggins,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Mar. 2026
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No one enjoys wearing stiff denim—especially not when you’re wedged into a middle seat at 35,000 feet or navigating cobblestone streets for hours on end.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ellie does a great job with Christian’s birthday cake, which pleases Ben.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
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That creates healthy breadth readings and pleases professional stock pickers, though in the past has not been associated with strong index advances.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Friedlander is a pop culture and entertainment journalist based in Los Angeles who hates coffee but loves Coke Zero.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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My makeup artist loves me for it.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cancer June 21 – July 22 This morning favors small, caring routines.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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This morning favors small, caring routines.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The scenic design by Paul Tate dePOO III savors the show’s Grand Guignol flavors while leaving plenty of flexibility for antic comedy.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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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
Verb
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The police dispatcher, who now wishes to remain anonymous, is a 22-year-old who's serving in the Navy Reserve.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Miss Manners only wishes everyone would calm down.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Likes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likes. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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