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
Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Novak Djokovic may have been enjoying the start of his third-round match against Brazilian Joao Fonseca, but that changed when one French Open cameraman got too close for his liking.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Marcel Ruiz, IndieWire, 8 June 2026
They are born, sometimes, just from not liking each other.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
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Noun
For me, the Analogue 3D was just easier to play right out of the box, with settings tuned exactly to my liking.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
Novak Djokovic may have been enjoying the start of his third-round match against Brazilian Joao Fonseca, but that changed when one French Open cameraman got too close for his liking.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Verb
Not liking acting as a child came from feeling a lack of autonomy in my decisions and creativity.
—Marcel Ruiz, IndieWire, 8 June 2026
They are born, sometimes, just from not liking each other.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liking
Noun
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This has been a theme with AEW, which has seen the likes of Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Penta, Ricky Saints, Jade Cargill and now Danhausen achieve career-defining success in AEW’s wake.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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This usually centers on the likes of Jefferson and his local, agrarian ideal; James Madison and his counterbalancing factions; Alexander Hamilton and his distrust of the common people.—
Jesse Wegman,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
Verb
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There’s a lot about wanting to go back in time and change other things in my life.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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Lyles has not given a reason for her resignation beyond wanting to spend more time with her family.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 22,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Verb
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Flatheads aren’t built for extended chases like their streamlined cousins, preferring instead to dart out from hiding and devour unwary prey.—
Keith Sutton,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
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But Barclays is staying selective in the sector, preferring Endeavour Mining and Hochschild as both stocks trade on cheaper multiples than Fresnillo , which the analysts say is more fully valued.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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For the most part, the Croatia and England fans were a happy, cheerful bunch, sporting their teams colors, chanting happy tunes and enjoying the unique experience.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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That means players, staff and coaches are off to parts unknown enjoying their summer break.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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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.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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Summer peppers team up with goat cheese and capers in this crowd-pleasing appetizer.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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The platform learns client preferences—from aircraft type to onboard amenities to destinations—for customized use.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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That can be fine for travelers who are flexible, but less ideal for anyone sensitive to noise or motion, or with a preference to be close to an elevator, for example.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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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.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
21 June 2026
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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.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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Not to the American fan who calls it soccer, waves the flag and doesn't apologize for loving his country.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
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“Liking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liking. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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