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
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
Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
This year, between collegiate records and highlight-level performances, those stars have been replaced by the likes of North Carolina’s Ethan Strand, Virginia’s Gary Martin and South Carolina’s Jameesia Ford.
—Cory Mull, Forbes, 13 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
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
Other key renewals have been pulled off by Sporting Director Deco and President Joan Laporta, with the likes of Ronald Araujo, Pedri and Gavi all tied down until the turn of the 2030s.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
This year, between collegiate records and highlight-level performances, those stars have been replaced by the likes of North Carolina’s Ethan Strand, Virginia’s Gary Martin and South Carolina’s Jameesia Ford.
—Cory Mull, Forbes, 13 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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Maybe some of them also really didn’t want to be polite to minorities anymore.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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Now, a New Jersey mayor wants to shut the initiative down.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
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There really is something for every kid here—even ones who prefer quiet with a calm corner.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Van Dijk will not enjoy the replays either but Liverpool’s captain responded in a way that should remind everyone — in the week that Salah’s new contract was announced — about the importance of keeping the Dutchman at Anfield.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Among those to have more recently enjoyed its scenery — parts of Star Wars and James Bond movies have been shot on location there — and social scene are Brad Pitt, Madonna, Mick Jagger, Catherine Zeta Jones, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Both candidates will be forced to emphasize their conservative credentials in a bid to please Republican primary voters, which could provide an opening for their eventual Democratic challenger.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Chef Garofalo’s menu is clearly composed to please all of them, full of classic dishes like French onion soup and salade Niçoise along with American favorites like lobster rolls as well as steak au poivre and the Pierre burger.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Soon, police came for the families of gang members, for people whose tattoos looked similar to those of gang members, for people with any tattoos.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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The apparel industry can adopt similar practices by integrating real-time data analytics and supplier quality management and enhancing supplier collaboration to reduce lead times and minimize stockouts.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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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
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Ironically, his company has a pretty robust insights organization that continuously monitors trends.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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In fact, Britain’s Ministry of Defence, in common with other analysts, assesses Russia’s rate of advance to have been in steady decline for six months, from about 730 square kilometers captured in November last year to just 143 last month.—
Andrew Carey and Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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The four rectangular objects, each measuring about three inches long, sat atop reeds in a corner of the tomb.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Every drive brings back every loving memory and crazy moment growing up here.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The small sliver of Skidmore students, whose campus is up the hill from downtown Saratoga, who are of drinking age will no doubt love this place.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Like.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/like. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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