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
Vicki Denig, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Getz likes what both veterans bring on and off the field.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
The show is a legit concert with an equally legit band, the EZ Street Band, comprised of musicians who have played with the likes of Ariana Grande, Post Malone, Lil Nas X, St. Lucia, Josh Groban, Blackbear and Cynthia Erivo.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2025
Sadhbh O'Sullivan, refinery29.com, 12 Oct. 2019
Aegon usurped the throne all sneaky like from Rhaenyra and her husband, Daemon.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Washington Post, 17 June 2024
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Verb
Fierce yet flavorful, the drink promises to leave a lasting impression on martini lovers of all preferences—namely those who like theirs stronger than not.
—Vicki Denig, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Getz likes what both veterans bring on and off the field.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
This authority has led to controversial decisions, including reprieves for the likes of President Richard Nixon, officials implicated in the Iran-Contra affair and disgraced commodities trader Marc Rich.
—David Wharton, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
The show is a legit concert with an equally legit band, the EZ Street Band, comprised of musicians who have played with the likes of Ariana Grande, Post Malone, Lil Nas X, St. Lucia, Josh Groban, Blackbear and Cynthia Erivo.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2025
Adverb
Wine was now more than ever being drunk at home, welcoming women to the drinking fold like never before.
—Sadhbh O'Sullivan, refinery29.com, 12 Oct. 2019
Aegon usurped the throne all sneaky like from Rhaenyra and her husband, Daemon.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Washington Post, 17 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for like
Verb
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It’s designed for those who want powerful, clear audio with a rich surround sound experience.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
30 Jan. 2025
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Concrete balconies with railings A condo with concrete balconies with railings implies the association lacks funding to renovate and install ones with glass, a modern look owners want these days. 3.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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City missed the presence of Kevin De Bruyne in these sequences, with their midfielders preferring safe passes while Chelsea baited the ambitious switch, leaving Nunes to call for passes to no avail.—
Sam Lee,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Only the heartless would prefer that compassion is never extended.—
Baltimore Sun Editorial Board,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In the intervening eight years, Jenny Lewis has enjoyed a successful solo career; she will be rejoined at Just Like Heaven — and other tour dates to follow — by bandmates Blake Sennett, Pierre De Reeder and Jason Boesel.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Big families of several generations come together and enjoy delicious and lucky dishes.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Perhaps the wild news cycle provided enough public distraction to cover for senators who are eager to please the President by supporting his selections, no matter their own private misgivings.—
Ian Crouch,
The New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2025
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Find a diary that pleases you aesthetically or feels good in your hand.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The South took a similar but divergent path towards firefighting — one guided by its practice of slavery.—
Justin Hawkins / Made by History,
TIME,
31 Jan. 2025
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Inserting curse words randomly at any point in the search query seems to have a similar effect.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
31 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The new Joe Schmo, much like the old Joe Schmo, is a pretty mediocre show.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
22 Jan. 2025
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So is the Parisian apartment, so is Paris itself, so is pretty much everything else.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
22 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Swift arrived about 90 minutes before kickoff, sauntering down the tunnel to her usual VIP suite.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
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In the 450 main event, Jett Lawrence won the race just about 2.4 seconds ahead of Ken Roczen.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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And no one loves the Post more than our once and again president.—
Glynnis MacNicol,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2025
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The brothers would love to be a part of a family that is active and supports their passions and interests, especially sports.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2025
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