1
as in wants
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 prefers
to show partiality toward
I like romantic comedies more than action movies
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as in enjoys
to take pleasure in
an adventuresome young woman who likes skydiving
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as in pleases
to see fit
feel free to order whatever you like from the menu
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as in types
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 equivalents
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 likings
positive regard for something
she thought her new boyfriend was unusually interested in her likes and dislikes
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Recent Examples of likes
Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Sunil Kumar, an anesthesiologist and lifestyle medicine physician, spoke to Newsweek about the clip that has over 210,000 likes.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Rose has led more rounds here than scores of multiple-time Masters champions, including the likes of Tom Watson (seven), Seve Ballesteros (six) and Nick Faldo (three, each being the one that ends in a green jacket ceremony).
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Rose has led more rounds here than scores of multiple-time Masters champions, including the likes of Tom Watson (seven), Seve Ballesteros (six) and Nick Faldo (three, each being the one that ends in a green jacket ceremony).
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
David Leitch, who worked as a stunt double for the likes of Brad Pitt and more and has directed such action hits as Bullet Train and The Fall Guy, was one of the leaders of the campaign for a category recognizing the stunt community’s contributions to cinema.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
That only continued with the likes of Quinn Hughes and Makar.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
David Leitch, who worked as a stunt double for the likes of Brad Pitt and more and has directed such action hits as Bullet Train and The Fall Guy, was one of the leaders of the campaign for a category recognizing the stunt community’s contributions to cinema.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
That only continued with the likes of Quinn Hughes and Makar.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
Sunil Kumar, an anesthesiologist and lifestyle medicine physician, spoke to Newsweek about the clip that has over 210,000 likes.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Sunil Kumar, an anesthesiologist and lifestyle medicine physician, spoke to Newsweek about the clip that has over 210,000 likes.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Rose has led more rounds here than scores of multiple-time Masters champions, including the likes of Tom Watson (seven), Seve Ballesteros (six) and Nick Faldo (three, each being the one that ends in a green jacket ceremony).
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Rose has led more rounds here than scores of multiple-time Masters champions, including the likes of Tom Watson (seven), Seve Ballesteros (six) and Nick Faldo (three, each being the one that ends in a green jacket ceremony).
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
David Leitch, who worked as a stunt double for the likes of Brad Pitt and more and has directed such action hits as Bullet Train and The Fall Guy, was one of the leaders of the campaign for a category recognizing the stunt community’s contributions to cinema.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
That only continued with the likes of Quinn Hughes and Makar.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
David Leitch, who worked as a stunt double for the likes of Brad Pitt and more and has directed such action hits as Bullet Train and The Fall Guy, was one of the leaders of the campaign for a category recognizing the stunt community’s contributions to cinema.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
That only continued with the likes of Quinn Hughes and Makar.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for likes
Verb
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To Vanessa, who prefers running a crime empire and still feels skeptical of Fisk’s port plans, politics is all ego.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2025
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The natural left-hander prefers to finish with his right hand in lane and around the basket.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Gabe also enjoys giving his dad shout-outs whenever an opportunity comes up, including on birthdays and holidays — sometimes with a quip thrown in.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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By the way, my friend now enjoys a generous retirement package.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Opponents and education lawyers say that the Education Code requires a vote no matter which route the board chooses to start the detachment process.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2025
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If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Likes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likes. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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