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
Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2026
Feel free to adjust it to your liking.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Jared Perlo, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
The textile strap can be adjusted to your exact liking on each foot, since the fabric is completely permeable.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Once thickened to your liking, transfer to a container and add toppings if desired.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2026
Feel free to adjust it to your liking.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
The agents can also teach themselves how to perform new tasks and keep detailed notes about a user’s preferences, allowing the agents to mold themselves to users’ liking over time.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
The textile strap can be adjusted to your exact liking on each foot, since the fabric is completely permeable.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liking
Noun
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Part of that is going to be finding out how the Lakers will best bring the ball down the court without the likes of Doncic, Reaves and Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion), who missed his seventh consecutive game on Sunday.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
5 Apr. 2026
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Amazon is trying to build it out to compete with the likes of SpaceX’s Starlink constellation, which has had more than 10,000 satellites launched.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When the winter transfer window opened, there was significant interest from clubs wanting to take him on loan, because the player was still not getting many minutes at Barca.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Unions and district remain apart on salary increases, with teachers seeking 17% raises and Local 99 workers — some of the lowest-paid — also wanting stability.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nok remains hopeful, preferring not to give much weight to politics.—
Salma Arafa,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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Its members resist transparency about their decision making, preferring discretion and control.—
Sven van Mourik,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Josh gets to sit back, relax and focus on being a dad while enjoying the fleeting moments of high school ball before Michaela heads to college.—
Charles Baggarly
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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These are the public spaces that guests mill about in—sipping a berry cooler at the long bar, enjoying a glass of malbec and a read by the stove, or playing monopoly at the communal table.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Once in office, Bondi took on the difficult task of leading the Justice Department while also pleasing the president.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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This crowd-pleasing casserole is one that everyone can get behind.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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My first preference was always the path of diplomacy, yet the regime continued their relentless quest for nuclear weapons and rejected every attempt at an agreement.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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But her mother's preferences hardly matter, at least not anymore.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Eco effort Architects made sure to prioritize sustainability when designing this hotel, favoring energy-efficient technologies and geothermal energy wherever possible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The latest maps made that district more competitive while still favoring Republicans.—
Scott Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kirk had built a reputation as an activist in part by showing up on college campuses to sell conservatism to NPR-loving liberals.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Maul and Devon's relationship is an entertaining tug-of-war; Lawson is a caf-loving lawman best described as well-meaning, but out of his element; and the inevitable arrival of Imperial forces (including two Inquisitors) quickly threatens disaster for both sides.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Liking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liking. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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