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conjunction

as in as
the way it would be or one would do if it looks like it's going to rain at any moment

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Recent Examples of like
Verb
Others may not like their AI avatar videos but consider the financial reward high enough to make up for the sting. ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025 There will always be Penguins fans who don’t like Ovechkin, and there will always be Capitals fans who don’t like Crosby. Josh Yohe, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
Kush & Orange Juice 2 also features the likes of Gunna, Mike WiLL Made-It, Ty Dolla $ign, Don Toliver, Larry June, Conductor Williams, and legends in Juicy J, DJ Quik, and Max B, among others. Angel Diaz, Billboard, 18 Apr. 2025 As of Friday, the video amassed over 11.7 million views, 2.1 million likes and 17,200 comments on TikTok. Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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 The display will update once per second when in Always On mode instead of once per minute like before. Hayden Field,ashley Capoot,kif Leswing,todd Haselton, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for like
Recent Examples of Synonyms for like
Verb
  • For those who do not want to lock up that firearm, Michael suggests other interventions that can help prevent suicide.
    Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Tall, powerful strikers able to create chances for themselves and stay calm in front of goal are exactly what Newcastle want.
    Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • There really is something for every kid here—even ones who prefer quiet with a calm corner.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The Four Seasons New York Downtown property is also likely to lure in gala guests who prefer a stay in the heart of Tribeca.
    Christina Liao, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The capital mainstay is home to a spacious dance floor — perfect for a hoedown or two — and a lush outdoor patio to enjoy a cool gin and tonic on the grass.
    Nico Lang, Them., 21 Apr. 2025
  • Buckwheat Though technically a seed, buckwheat is enjoyed in the same way as whole grains.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Glasner refused to change his team significantly for fear of negative consequences, but he would have been pleased by Kamada and Justin Devenny’s impact.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Google struggled to find a solution that pleased everyone.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Three other states – Louisiana, New Hampshire and Wyoming – have enacted similar laws in recent months.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Wracked with guilt over Su-ho’s injuries, Si-eun enters Weak Hero Class 2 determined not to let another friend suffer a similar, gruesome fate.
    Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • These strips are pretty comfortable to wear as well, not overly stiff and easy to manipulate around your nose and tuck into crevices.
    Daley Quinn, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Ironically, his company has a pretty robust insights organization that continuously monitors trends.
    Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Adverb
  • Each nation has contributed about a third of the debris.
    Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
  • And about as well as their last seven games of this regular season, too.
    Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Some may love the public display, but emotions can run high and, in general, nobody wants to be proposed to amidst a crowd of tourists, traffic, or New York construction—especially if your love is on the timid side.
    Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Courtesy of Loloi The collaboration is rounded out by 20 throw pillows, which Brent loves for their ability to encourage individuality.
    Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2025

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