1
as in to want
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 to prefer
to show partiality toward
I like romantic comedies more than action movies
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3
as in to enjoy
to take pleasure in
an adventuresome young woman who likes skydiving
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4
as in to please
to see fit
feel free to order whatever you like from the menu
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as in kind
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
you can never trust his like, because they'll always let you down
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as in equivalent
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
we'd never seen its like in any other shop in town
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as in liking
positive regard for something
she thought her new boyfriend was unusually interested in her likes and dislikes
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as in similar
having qualities in common
you're not talking about like things when you compare football and golf
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as in pretty
to some degree or extent
the cat would curl up, tightly like, and just go to sleep
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as in about
close to but not exactly
the distance is more like 500 miles
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Recent Examples of like
David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
The real money came from advertisers, and advertisers liked lots of subscribers.
—Megan Greenwell, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
In the 80s and 90s, stand-up comedy was a pipeline to Hollywood with the likes of Eddie Murphy making the jump from the clubs to the studio lot.
—Peter White, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
What is 1 Observatory Circle like inside? Inside the 9,000-square-foot house is 33 rooms, dedicated for both public and private use, with highlights including a heated outdoor pool, library, and sunlit solarium.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
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Verb
They’re liked by people of all ages and usually attract artists ... designers, photographers and the like with good taste.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 5 June 2025
The real money came from advertisers, and advertisers liked lots of subscribers.
—Megan Greenwell, Rolling Stone, 5 June 2025
Noun
Maister is one of the world's leading experts on vintage whisky, who also works with the likes of Sotheby’s, Bonhams, and other prestigious collectors.
—Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
In the 80s and 90s, stand-up comedy was a pipeline to Hollywood with the likes of Eddie Murphy making the jump from the clubs to the studio lot.
—Peter White, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Adverb
Jude’s were like, drink a bottle of whiskey a day and follow people around as an FBI agent.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
What is 1 Observatory Circle like inside? Inside the 9,000-square-foot house is 33 rooms, dedicated for both public and private use, with highlights including a heated outdoor pool, library, and sunlit solarium.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for like
Verb
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Typically, managers want players on the pitch — and players generally want to play.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Leslie Cooley Dismukes, the new leader of the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, wants North Carolina to get closer to the Mandela Rules, named after the late South African president Nelson Mandela.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
Verb
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The amount of uncertainty facing employers is huge, and most prefer to wait and see what happens before hiring more workers or laying them off in large numbers.—
Harry Holzer,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Lazard, at the end of the day, may prefer to make his own path.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Verb
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On warm summer evenings your patio may come alive with the powerful croaking of tree frogs that enjoy the moist and protective habitat of potted succulents.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Designed with a deep respect for the natural landscape, each homesite averages over a half acre, giving homeowners the space and serenity to enjoy a tranquil lifestyle rarely found in today’s fast-growing Kansas City metropolitan area.—
Prime Development Land Company,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Filming wrapped in February, and a release date has yet to be announced. Transforming a wildly popular, hyperactive manga with more than 1,100 episodes into a live-action series is no easy feat, but Netflix's reimagining of One Piece pleased noobs and fans alike.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
30 May 2025
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His lack of fame is not due to any lack of eagerness to please.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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This argument is similar to those made by Sam Altman, who has argued that OpenAI needs to unveil ChatGPT and other cutting-edge tools as fast as possible in order to show the public the power of the technology.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
31 May 2025
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Here are Material: There are several silk and silk alternative fabrics to choose from, but our list consists of pure mulberry silk, bamboo varieties, and satin that all have a similar look and feel.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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Currently, the website does not list any PC components or peripherals, but overall, its stock is pretty limited.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2025
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So after a lot of late-night meetings and pretty loud pushes from Republican members of the SALT Caucus, the bill in the end included an increase on the SALT cap to $40,000.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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The prize awards £1 million (about $1.2 million) annually to five winners.—
Olivia Kemp,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Our pro panel tells us that works out to about 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons of salt.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
Verb
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The teen would love a family that shows up to cheer him on at all his events.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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In Mexico Some guys just love the game and won’t give up.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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“Like.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/like. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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