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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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
Ryan Morik, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
While CEOs do not generally like to spin off assets, all indications are that Caesars’ management is receptive to this strategy.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Without the likes of Profar, Ha-Seong Kim and Kyle Higashioka, concerns about the Padres’ depth figure to linger.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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
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Verb
However, fans seem to like the changes, as attendance has increased in each of the last two years.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
While CEOs do not generally like to spin off assets, all indications are that Caesars’ management is receptive to this strategy.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
The steady rise in popularity has led to celebrities appearing on various live streams, hanging out with the likes of Kai Cenat, Adin Ross, xQc, and more.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Without the likes of Profar, Ha-Seong Kim and Kyle Higashioka, concerns about the Padres’ depth figure to linger.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 28 Mar. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for like
Verb
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This is the scent for someone who wants to make a statement with a fragrance that feels both familiar and surprising.—
Danielle James,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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Training convolutional neural networks on paintings in the early 2010s was valuable to computer scientists and entrepreneurs who wanted to improve surveillance technology, though.—
Sonja Drimmer,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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On top of this, many European investors, especially institutional ones, prefer funds that meet ESG (environmental, social and governance) criteria.—
Yerik Aubakirov,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Some people prefer mountain bikes for navigating downtown or a leisurely ride.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Some of our favorite celebrity couples popped out to enjoy their significant other, happily ushering in the new season.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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Located on the southern side of Kauai, beachgoers at Poipu enjoy snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters, as well as boogie boarding, surfing and wading in the ocean.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Of course, an on-demand activation sets the stars into motion whenever the owner pleases.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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Keep your eyes open, then look for ways to boost your income or shop for something that pleases you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The men and women in the study had similar nicotine use, sleep habits, cholesterol levels, and obesity rates.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
2 Apr. 2025
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Loyola Chicago took a similar path to the NIT, winning nine of their last 11 games to raise their record from 12-8 to 21-10 before bowing out in the second round of their conference tournament.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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And Laurie pretty much tells her all of that, much to Kate’s horror.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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But, at this point, that’s pretty low on the list of priorities for him.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Though the country received about 3.5 million stay over and cruise visitors from the U.S. last year, officials believe the number would be higher, if not for the travel advisory.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2025
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Boil the artichokes in a large pot of lemon water for about 20 minutes.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Oscar Wilde’s infamous antihero Dorian Gray probably would’ve loved to have a barrage of cameras pointed at him, reflecting his gorgeous visage.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Instead, those who love Maryland basketball were left to wonder if the picture was already crumbling before their eyes.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Like.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/like. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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