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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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
Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
Plus, the straps can be tightened or loosened to your liking.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Within the last probably year or two, she's really taken a special liking to watching Jaylin play.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Defensive lineman Mike Pennel made sure everything was to his liking before signing a new one-year deal with the Chiefs on Monday.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Besides this, the rest of the challenge can be personalized to your liking.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
Plus, the straps can be tightened or loosened to your liking.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Within the last probably year or two, she's really taken a special liking to watching Jaylin play.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Defensive lineman Mike Pennel made sure everything was to his liking before signing a new one-year deal with the Chiefs on Monday.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liking
Noun
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After spending time in Nashville writing for the likes of Rascal Flatts and Sabrina Carpenter, Trainor landed a deal with Epic Records.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2025
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More than 50 celebrities lost their homes as the blaze raged across the city, including the likes of Miles Teller, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Paris Hilton, Tyra Banks, Joshua Jackson and Anthony Hopkins.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In simple terms, the manager either did not fancy risking his striker’s fitness or did not fancy him full-stop, preferring Mateo Joseph and Joel Piroe.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Forest has the fewest defensive actions in the middle and attacking thirds of the pitch this season, preferring to win the ball back in its own defensive third and counterattack at speed.—
Steve Price,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But mid-majors with double-digit seeds are worth enjoying on occasion.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Bring the mixture to a boil and let cool before enjoying.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Quesadillas These sheet pan chicken fajita quesadillas are a hassle-free way to make a crowd-pleasing meal without standing over the stove.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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Instead, lean into what feels good, and if that’s pleasing your boo above all else, that may tell you something.—
Quispe López,
Them,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Don’t forget that Bezos’s appetite for the exceptional extends offshore, with Koru, his $500 million, 417-foot sailing yacht, and Abeona, the $75 million, 250-foot support vessel that follows in its wake.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
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The enormous top predator is known for its massive appetite, which included just about anything, even dinosaurs.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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After leafing through the hefty menu I am beset by option paralysis, eventually ignoring drinks called ‘Corpse Reviver’ and ‘Balls’, instead choosing ‘Leave For Milan’, which includes gin, vermouth and some sort of rhubarb foam.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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These improvements came from choosing the right ERP, working with experienced implementers and using an agile approach during implementation.—
Dmitriy Stepanov,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Soon many water connoisseurs grew curious enough about Hall’s love for the taste of Saratoga spring water that many decided to test it out for themselves.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
30 Apr. 2025
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Case in point are the house’s artworks, many of which are by Italian artists and reflect an aristocratic taste for the Grand Tour, a tradition in which elite young men traveled through Europe between the 17th and 19th centuries.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Fast causal chain Shake Shack has decided to spread the love beginning Thursday, May 1 with a rotating schedule of free burger creations to add to a purchase of $10 or more.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Anthony Edwards, the star whom everyone is falling in love with, scored just 15 points on 5-of-19 shooting and missed all 11 of his 3s.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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“Liking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liking. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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