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noun

ˈlī-kiŋ How to pronounce liking (audio)
Definition of likingnext
as in like
positive regard for something I have a liking for dark chocolate

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liking

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verb

present participle of like
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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2
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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4
as in pleasing
to see fit feel free to order whatever you like from the menu

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Recent Examples of liking
Noun
Instead, buyers are encouraged to personalize it to their liking, up to and including the option to turn the cargo bed into a seating area and effectively turn the Truck into a five-seat SUV. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 The 37-year-old, clad in a white tank top, loose gray sweatpants and white gym socks, looks back on the years that went into building the home to her liking. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
Add coffee grounds or loose tea leaves to its stainless-steel brewing filter, then tap a preset button for coffee, green tea, or black tea, or choose a temperature of your liking anywhere from 70°F to 205°F. — Matthew Huff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 The company tested some of those items to check for chipping, but there are other challenges, like customers liking them too much. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for liking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liking
  1. like
  2. wanting
  3. preferring
  4. enjoying
  5. pleasing
  6. preference
  7. favoring
  8. loving
Noun
  • He was also known for his metal cube sculptures, which have been called quilt-like.
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Her posts across TikTok earned thousands of comments and likes, and a recent post to a Facebook page for Chicago-area brides earned almost 2,000 likes and was shared by dozens of brides-to-be offering to help.
    — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of like
Verb
  • There’s a difference between having a free hour and wanting to give it away.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • If Social Security reform is delayed, that may put upward pressure on Treasury yields, with investors wanting higher returns for long-term bonds.
    — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of wanting
Verb
  • Aldi’s Benton’s Original Chocolate Sandwich Creme Cookies have become a frequent Oreo comparison, and a Simply Recipes blind taste test found noticeable differences between the two, with the reviewer ultimately preferring Oreos.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Operating within the confines of her old-school loom, Contro tends toward plain weaves and twills, preferring the look, feel, and drape of those simple structures.
    — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of preferring
Verb
  • An expensive dance Ryan Mahan sits in a courtyard outside the pavilion, enjoying a break after running his mouth for an hour straight.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
  • This family faithfully served their country while living at the highest echelons of their society and enjoying the best creature comforts.
    — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of enjoying
Verb
  • This simple, crowd-pleasing soup came from Gail Gladding-Pullara of Oregon, Wisconsin.
    — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 27 Oct. 2026
  • But all that warm, crowd-pleasing material is incongruously, fascinatingly, and not so comfortably fitted inside a story about great loss.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of pleasing
Noun
  • An agent can work in the background, remember preferences, monitor information and handle tasks across various websites and apps.
    — Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Glance functions like a personal shopper, remembering the users’ preferences, scouring the web for good deals on the right looks and circling back to offer up virtual try-ons and get the green light before making the purchase.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of preference
Verb
  • Despite the recent trend favoring Republicans among previously undecided voters in the survey, all seven Democratic candidates are still viewed more favorably by independents.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
  • But since the finale was released, the conversation among fans and players online has pointed to a number of discrepancies in the way each team played and questions of production favoring the Orange team and its roster of veteran players.
    — Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of favoring
Verb
  • Beneath that Taylor Swift-loving exterior, there must be a Bin Laden fighting to get out.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Anderson’s version of the song that put Georgia Satellites on the map is him at his fun-loving best.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2026
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“Liking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liking. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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