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liking

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verb

present participle of like
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Recent Examples of liking
Noun
Taste, and add more dressing, a little at a time, until the salad is dressed to your liking. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025 Most of World Cup 1954 was not to his liking, but in the final week the temperatures cooled, and the final was played on a damp day. Michael Cox, New York Times, 1 June 2025 His harsh criticism of Powell is mostly centered on the central bank not lowering interest rates quickly enough for his own liking. Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 29 May 2025 This means some of the tea blends are tasty, and some of them are just too weak and flavorless for my liking. Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for liking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liking
Noun
  • The French-Portuguese producer, who has over two decades of experience in the industry, has worked with the likes of Manoel de Oliveira, Aida Begic, and André Téchiné.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 June 2025
  • Over at the New York Times, journalists in the likes of Julia Jacobs, Ben Sisario, and Anusha Bayya have taken on the platform’s consistent coverage of the trial, while mainstream publications including The Washington Post, The New York Post, E!
    Ime Ekpo, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • But mid-majors with double-digit seeds are worth enjoying on occasion.
    Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Bring the mixture to a boil and let cool before enjoying.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • These market participants have a higher risk appetite and embrace alternative financial instruments.
    Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
  • The flavors are perfect for high-fiber mocktails that activate GLP-1, the hormone that controls appetite.
    Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • Ranging from $59 to $69, the pillowcase sets offer a taste of Parachute’s luxury experience without the sticker shock.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
  • Smell and taste: If the peanut butter has an off taste or smell, discard.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • Here are three things emotionally healthy couples do — often without even realizing it — that lay the groundwork for enduring love.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • That is true since the choice is between spending another six years navigating the political theatre and partisan gridlock in Washington or spending that time with the love of my life Susan, our two children, three beautiful grandchildren, and the rest of our extended family back home.
    Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025

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“Liking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liking. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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