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
Ben McGrath, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The couple purchased the penthouse unit to be closer to their adult children, liking the location and stunning views.
—Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 16 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
One man’s modernity is, of course, another’s degradation, and, as dinner was served, the conversation turned to such recent innovations as ghost runners, pitch clocks, and robot umps, none of them to Murray’s liking.
—Ben McGrath, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The couple purchased the penthouse unit to be closer to their adult children, liking the location and stunning views.
—Laura Fenton, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liking
Noun
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Wilt Chamberlain and Jerry West were still in the lineup and effective, but Elgin Baylor, a high-wire precursor to the likes of Connie Hawkins, Julius Erving, and Michael Jordan, had retired.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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With a cellar that includes bottles from the likes of Heitz Cellars, Tor, Dominus, Pahlmeyer, and Vine Hill Ranch, Phillips bought 24 bottles, mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, but some of each varietal, including the Sémillon, which his wife Marsha particularly liked.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
14 June 2026
Verb
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Haiti on Tuesday wanting to deliver a message of reassurance to the Haitian people amid surging gang violence, rising displacement and deepening hunger.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Or have been found wanting in some way.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Robins Robins don't nest in cavities, preferring to make their homes on horizontal branches or flat surfaces like ledges and eaves.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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Initially, Giles doesn’t tell Buffy and the Scoobies about any of this, preferring to conceal his rebellious youth from the impressionable youngsters.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 June 2026
Verb
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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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Creators Destin Daniel Cretton and Andrew Guest lend an auteur’s touch to the material, creating something that stands on its own while still bearing some of the MCU’s crowd pleasing flourishes.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
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Start by picking a film that fits the season and your guests, like a crowd-pleasing summer blockbuster, a cult classic, or a vintage thriller.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Becerra also had an edge among voters registered as no party preference or registered with other parties — who make up almost a third of the state electorate.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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This idea—that values are revealed through felt preference, not intellectual agreement—runs throughout his work.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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For Club name DuPont, analysts like the company's strategy of favoring its healthcare and water businesses but don't see enough total growth to give it a buy.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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Jennifer Garner previously opted for comfy-looking joggers that show off cute shoes, while Olivia Wilde, Shay Mitchell, and Kate Moss have been favoring wide-leg styles that are equal parts tailored and breezy.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Kind structure lets your intuition guide practical, loving choices with grace.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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Last year, the husband-and-wife duo marked their 28th anniversary with loving messages.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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“Liking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liking. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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