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
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
Internet users can't get enough, and the clip has gone viral with over 358,000 views and 2,400 likes at the time of writing.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2025
The firm, which handles roughly 35% of U.S. retail stock trades and generated nearly $10 billion in revenue in 2024, is locked in a talent war with the likes of OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 5 Feb. 2025
There will be a movie theater, upstairs like, sort of, restaurant area.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Verb
There’s a story Luke Kuechly likes to tell about his rookie year in the NFL.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
Internet users can't get enough, and the clip has gone viral with over 358,000 views and 2,400 likes at the time of writing.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
Its director, Junji Sakamoto, is best known for the likes of Face (2000) and Children of the Dark (2008).
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2025
The firm, which handles roughly 35% of U.S. retail stock trades and generated nearly $10 billion in revenue in 2024, is locked in a talent war with the likes of OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
Adverb
Mapping the Milky Way like never before — Goodnight, Gaia!
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 5 Feb. 2025
There will be a movie theater, upstairs like, sort of, restaurant area.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for like
Verb
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Bess' friends wanted to honor his memory by making dying wishes come true for some adults with life-threatening illnesses.—
The Tennessean,
The Tennessean,
23 Aug. 2025
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Netflix released a teaser in early July for fans wanting more and, on Thursday, Aug. 21, shared a press release about the premiere, giving viewers a look into what the Bellarie family is up to.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Aside from carrier operations, instead of concentrating on air superiority, the Navy prefers to deal in surface warfare, attacking ships and ground targets.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Aug. 2025
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The seven-time world champion prefers his car's steering and brake pedals to be suited to his driving style, and with Ferrari developing the 2026 challenger, this is the best time to explore those changes.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Much of that is down to the American ingratiating himself after saying a couple of phrases in Catalan, enjoying a beer with supporters outside the stadium, and getting behind the players inside it.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Dine-in customers nationwide had the option to enjoy endless boneless wings and fries for $19.99, and the deal allowed use of brand's 26 sauces and dry rubs.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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And for people who choose to lease rather than buy, $7,500 can be put toward the lease of any EV, without restrictions on price, manufacturing location or buyer income — a loophole that has pleased many automakers and frustrated many EV tax credit critics.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
22 Aug. 2025
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His effort to schmaltz Putin with a display of royal pageantry obviously pleased this murderous dictator to no end.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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What has made the Target boycott so successful has been a similar strategy from the boycott organizers.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Former captains like Sam Torrance and Nick Faldo have echoed similar concerns, warning that the dual role could backfire.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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But the Panthers’ defense looked pretty strong against the run.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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Temperatures and humidity will begin to increase on Thursday, reaching the upper 80s which is pretty typical for mid-August in the metro.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Well, now imagine what that would look like from about 250 miles above.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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The event draws about 30,000 musicians, singers and fans.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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More Fort Worth area restaurant recommendations Check out these other restaurants our readers love, and keep your recommendations coming!—
Jayla Webb
August 18,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Aug. 2025
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Big-time print journalists like The New Yorker’s Patrick Radden Keefe were jumping into the world of narrative podcasts and loving it.—
Eric Benson,
Rolling Stone,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Like.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/like. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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