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
Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 27 May 2026
And everyone adored the lead actor, Bill Paxton, who liked to toss a football with Wakita kids between shoots.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 30 May 2026
After high-profile lobbying campaigns by the likes of Hollywood stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, lawmakers approved a major increase in the state’s film and TV incentive program last May.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Assuming the Raptors want to keep building around Barnes with like-aged and complementary players, there will be urgency to address both of their situations — with trades or contract extensions — so the Raptors don’t lose an important player for no return.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Adding to the team may require Breslow to give up more than he’d like.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 27 May 2026
And everyone adored the lead actor, Bill Paxton, who liked to toss a football with Wakita kids between shoots.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Noun
And that’s simply just this past month — in the past the likes of Disney, Adidas, and Malin+Goetz have worked with the brand.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 30 May 2026
After high-profile lobbying campaigns by the likes of Hollywood stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, lawmakers approved a major increase in the state’s film and TV incentive program last May.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Adverb
What would Mama's collard greens taste like without ham?
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Assuming the Raptors want to keep building around Barnes with like-aged and complementary players, there will be urgency to address both of their situations — with trades or contract extensions — so the Raptors don’t lose an important player for no return.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
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Verb
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San Diego still wants to build through pressure, circulate the ball, involve the goalkeeper and create superiority through the midfield.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The key to making housing more affordable is both building smaller starter homes that people can afford, and changing preferences so people want to live in them.—
Allison Schrager,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The neighborhood/area Savvy visitors often prefer to stay along beguiling Atlantic Seaboard neighborhoods like Bantry Bay and Clifton for their stunning water views and endless sunsets, or in the lively Gardens or Seapoint areas with their hip cafés and boutiques.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Goldman Sachs is officially preferring mainland Chinese stocks to those traded in Hong Kong.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Sit inside or outside and enjoy delectable dishes, from Puerto Rican–style crab fritters to a swankier rendition of Mofongo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Basically, no matter how soap-y the show gets, Akerman permits the audience to buy into and sincerely enjoy the Hunting Wives ridiculousness.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Still, a gas tax suspension remains a go-to solution for vote-maximizing politicians eager to please their constituents.—
Joseph Thorndike,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Also new at this Cote is a luxe japchae, whose ingredients are wheeled in on a beautiful cart bearing little bowls—noodles, vegetables julienned to pleasing uniformity, and a frankly enormous portion of sweet Alaskan-king-crab meat.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
24 May 2026
Noun
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For this reason, try to put your hummingbird food far from other bird feeders and, if possible, position several hummingbird feeders across your yard so aggressive hummingbirds can keep a safe space from their own kind.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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And by the way, all companies are creating value of some kind.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Oliver credits much of the Apex's elevated off-grid-ness to its lithium-ion battery bank, noting that the 100-Ah 48V unit stores the equivalent of a 400-Ah battery in 12V size.—
C.C. Weiss
May 30,
New Atlas,
30 May 2026
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With simple syrup the clash of the liqueurs is too sharp, the flavor equivalent of swords clanging together.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
Noun
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One member of the opposing crew, Eva (Kelsie Verdeilles), takes a liking to Géo, though their romance is hampered by Eva’s other boyfriend B (Alessandro Piquera).—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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Serve the toppings on the side so that everyone at the table can create their own concoction with beefy, cheesy casserole and taco fixings to their liking.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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This veto aligns with Polis’ veto of a similar bill last year that featured a 48-hour warrant compliance requirement and stricter self-policing by the platforms.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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My yoga jacket looks just like this one, with a similar standup collar and zipper pockets.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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