as in like
positive regard for something
I have a liking for dark chocolate
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1
as in wanting
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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as in preferring
to show partiality toward
I like romantic comedies more than action movies
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3
as in enjoying
to take pleasure in
an adventuresome young woman who likes skydiving
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as in pleasing
to see fit
feel free to order whatever you like from the menu
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Recent Examples of liking
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
And that was much to his liking.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Kyley Sitton,
Washington Post,
18 June 2026
Trysta Krick and Jay Croucher discuss the World Cup odds for best player of the tournament, and Croucher shares his reasoning behind liking France's Kylian Mbappé (+900) best for the award.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Noun
If the butter yellow isn’t to your liking, there are 14 other colors to peruse, including baby blue, cherry red, and bubble gum pink.
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Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
And that was much to his liking.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Verb
Natalie’s politician father-in-law, Doug, only seems to invoke his faith for aesthetics, to flavor his political ambitions to his constituents’ liking.
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Kyley Sitton,
Washington Post,
18 June 2026
Trysta Krick and Jay Croucher discuss the World Cup odds for best player of the tournament, and Croucher shares his reasoning behind liking France's Kylian Mbappé (+900) best for the award.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liking
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Try to get all of it, even though your potato may look a little moon-like.
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Brown interviewed over 1,000 guests, including civil rights leaders like Jesse Jackson, politicians including President Ronald Reagan, and celebs the likes of Denzel Washington.
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Despite his recent struggles, Soriano has been the subject of trade deadline speculation, with the Angels reportedly not wanting to move him and other young players.
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Although some might interpret this decision as Swift wanting to make her wedding a public spectacle after all, insiders insist that’s not the case.
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The platform is usually occupied only by a caretaker guard, with Michael Bates preferring to live on the mainland.
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Bielsa opted not to play warm-up games ahead of the World Cup, preferring instead to spend the time developing his side’s tactical shape.
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Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images As Micron customers try and adjust to a new reality of constantly rising memory prices, investors in the company are enjoying historic profit margins.
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After a morning of spotty showers, the Twin Cities is enjoying sunshine, a nice breeze and highs in the mid-70s Wednesday.
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When in doubt, reach for vanilla If you are torn between scent families or worried about pleasing a mix of guests, there is a fallback that has been tested across cultures.
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Summer peppers team up with goat cheese and capers in this crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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These distinct sauce styles are all rooted in traditions that developed in the coastal South, influenced by shifting populations, regional preferences, and supply chains.
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As carbuyers' preferences have shifted, pricier vehicles have become the norm at dealerships, leaving budget-conscious shoppers with fewer affordable models to choose from.
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Large enterprise buyers have typically been suspicious of horizontal platforms that promise to do everything, favoring integrations that slot neatly into existing systems.
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How that is playing out in terms of stylistic difference will have to be weighed by bootleg-favoring Dylanologists who are more attuned to the subtleties of band interplay.
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The Tartan Army, Scotland’s band of fun-loving supporters, took over Boston for the past 10 days and migrated to South Florida this weekend.
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Not to the American fan who calls it soccer, waves the flag and doesn't apologize for loving his country.
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“Liking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liking. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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