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conjunction

as in as
the way it would be or one would do if it looks like it's going to rain at any moment

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Recent Examples of like
Verb
According to Lesperance, most people don't like to move, abandoning their familiar life for one that is widely unknown. Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025 And our Japanese partners don’t like to do a lot of lobbying. Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
Noun
His new administration at times has blown past bureaucratic impediments, the likes of which have slowed down hiring in the past. Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025 The following month, she is set to appear at All Things Go in New York City alongside the likes of Doechii and Noah Kahan. Sophie Williams, Billboard, 16 May 2025
Adverb
What is 1 Observatory Circle like inside? Inside the 9,000-square-foot house is 33 rooms, dedicated for both public and private use, with highlights including a heated outdoor pool, library, and sunlit solarium. Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024 The display will update once per second when in Always On mode instead of once per minute like before. Hayden Field,ashley Capoot,kif Leswing,todd Haselton, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for like
Recent Examples of Synonyms for like
Verb
  • One month later, the bank reopened the second round for bidders, and Earle and her husband wanted to visit the house again.
    Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 19 May 2025
  • But what Ellie really wants is adult responsibilities.
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 May 2025
Verb
  • Still others prefer city breaks — or simply staying put.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
  • Aspergillus flavus, a species that tends to prefer hotter, tropical climates, could increase its spread by 16% if humans continue burning large amounts of fossil fuels, the study found.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
Verb
  • The few canneries based in the United States are enjoying the rise in popularity among Americans.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
  • Chris Hemsworth is enjoying spending some time with his sons in paradise.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 27 May 2025
Verb
  • It's even claimed to reduce the creation of contrails, which will please some conspiracy theorists.
    David Szondy May 16, New Atlas, 16 May 2025
  • Do the citizens of the United States really want food, health care, housing, clean air and water, cancer research and much more taken away from us in order to have a military parade to please the president?
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
Adjective
  • The Gleason score is created through something similar to a point system.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 May 2025
  • This is similar in size to the icy particles in Saturn's rings, for example, and the ice is likely frozen around motes of interplanetary dust.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 19 May 2025
Adverb
  • That gave me my confidence back after a pretty rough departure from NBC.
    Angela Andaloro, People.com, 22 May 2025
  • The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is what happens when a tablet decides to be helpful instead of just pretty.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 May 2025
Adverb
  • Train service was delayed about 20 minutes after about 50 people blocked southbound and northbound trains at Washington Boulevard and Maple Avenue at midnight, said Jose Ubaldo, a Metro spokesperson.
    Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
  • His scheme lasted nearly 20 years and involved about $325 million, the DOJ previously said.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 26 May 2025
Verb
  • That’s what it’s supposed to sound like, and these guys are loving every second.
    Katie Woo, New York Times, 26 May 2025
  • Death row pastor finds honor in loving condemned The Nobel Foundation says 338 candidates have been nominated for the 2025 prize, though the list of nominees won't be made public for 50 years.
    James Powel, USA Today, 26 May 2025

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