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verb

present participle of like
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Recent Examples of liking
Noun
If so, the tuner just showed off a new model that may be more to your liking. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2025 This easy-to-edit approach creates a customizable experience, with the ability to fully tailor meals to your liking. Kristin Canning, SELF, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
While there is nothing inherently cringe-worthy about enjoying Didion’s Slouching Towards Bethlehem or genuinely liking Clairo’s album, its pretense becomes more marked through the fun-house mirror of Instagram and TikTok. Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 In April, Giannulli seemed to hint that the pair was still going strong, after liking a post from the actor's sister Isabella Elordi about his latest project, The Narrow Road to the Deep North, on Instagram, per E! Tabitha Parent, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for liking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liking
Noun
  • The ceremony boasted performances from the likes of Doja Cat, Lola Young, Tate McRae, Sabrina Carpenter, Post Malone with Jelly Roll, and Lady Gaga.
    Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The likes of Kepa Arrizabalaga, Christian Norgaard, Noni Madueke and Cristhian Mosquera add another layer of depth to the squad.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Michôd says that Sweeney was initially tentative about Martin's involvement, wanting to protect her own creative space, but opened up upon realizing that Martin wasn't going to try and control her performance.
    Esther Zuckerman, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Rumors swirled this summer about SiriusXM not wanting to renew Stern’s contract, amid his high price tag and his less frequent broadcasting schedule.
    Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But while some reject the notion of vodka with flavor, preferring a clean and neutral spirit, Mendel won Vodka of the Year at the New Orleans Spirits Competition announced at Tales of the Cocktail in 2022, proof that spirits experts appreciate the unique flavor.
    Don Tse, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Arison, who doesn’t relish being in the public eye like some owners do, has not spoken on the record to Heat reporters since 2013 and declined interviews with the Miami Herald and South Florida Sun Sentinel, preferring to keep the honor low-key.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Along with the offense, the Giants’ bullpen continues enjoying collective success even with a vastly different personnel, one that does not feature Randy Rodríguez, Camilo Doval, Tyler Rogers or Erik Miller.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
  • In July, Aniston was spotted enjoying a yacht trip off the coast of Mallorca — where she was joined by friends including Jason Bateman and his wife Amanda Anka — and Curtis was with her for the vacation.
    Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Once professionals know their survival depends on pleasing the leader rather than serving the country, things fall apart.
    Dan Perry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
  • This all exists in a hugely crowd-pleasing package.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Bitcoin will probably indeed come to save us from fiat money, and thereby restore normal portfolio preferences across the board, including in real estate.
    Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Even while rejecting many of the Administration’s demands, Harvard has in recent months made moves that share something of the flavor of the Administration’s preferences, beyond addressing antisemitism.
    Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Love is not neutral – it’s shaped by power, by capitalism, by who has historically been allowed to be seen loving and being loved.
    Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
  • From the outside, Laura could be loving, protective, overbearing, even intrusive — while Cherry sows doubt for hiding pieces of her past despite ostensibly adoring her new beau.
    Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This trend includes smaller, high-end homes and with buyers favoring places that offer meaningful features over sheer size or clout.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Those possibly favoring a larger move include Governors Michelle Bowman and Christopher Waller, as well as Stephen Miran should the Senate confirm him before the Fed convenes.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Liking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liking. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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