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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4
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
Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
On the second Monday of December, a holiday party was thrown in Detroit the likes of which hasn’t been seen in close to a century.
—Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Palantir is perhaps most famous for its work as a contractor for the Department of Defense, but its clients also include the likes of General Mills and United Airlines.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
On the second Monday of December, a holiday party was thrown in Detroit the likes of which hasn’t been seen in close to a century.
—Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Palantir is perhaps most famous for its work as a contractor for the Department of Defense, but its clients also include the likes of General Mills and United Airlines.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Palantir is perhaps most famous for its work as a contractor for the Department of Defense, but its clients also include the likes of General Mills and United Airlines.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Palantir is perhaps most famous for its work as a contractor for the Department of Defense, but its clients also include the likes of General Mills and United Airlines.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
On the second Monday of December, a holiday party was thrown in Detroit the likes of which hasn’t been seen in close to a century.
—Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
On the second Monday of December, a holiday party was thrown in Detroit the likes of which hasn’t been seen in close to a century.
—Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
On the second Monday of December, a holiday party was thrown in Detroit the likes of which hasn’t been seen in close to a century.
—Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Palantir is perhaps most famous for its work as a contractor for the Department of Defense, but its clients also include the likes of General Mills and United Airlines.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
On the second Monday of December, a holiday party was thrown in Detroit the likes of which hasn’t been seen in close to a century.
—Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Palantir is perhaps most famous for its work as a contractor for the Department of Defense, but its clients also include the likes of General Mills and United Airlines.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Palantir is perhaps most famous for its work as a contractor for the Department of Defense, but its clients also include the likes of General Mills and United Airlines.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Palantir is perhaps most famous for its work as a contractor for the Department of Defense, but its clients also include the likes of General Mills and United Airlines.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
On the second Monday of December, a holiday party was thrown in Detroit the likes of which hasn’t been seen in close to a century.
—Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for likes
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Meanwhile, BlackRock prefers European credit over the United States for 2025, thanks to the former’s cheaper valuations.Michelle Fox, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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The fallout from the Madigan trial may add momentum, but for now Welch prefers to tout the most recent changes, including the weak revolving door law and a ban on lawmakers from holding fundraisers on dates adjacent to legislative session days.Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
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Everyone enjoys getting their Christmas cards stamped from Christmas.Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Mayawati, who is herself Dalit and who had statues made in her honor while in office, enjoys an almost mythical status in the Dalit community.Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Complaints to the agency typically are not made public, unless the complainant chooses to do so.Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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Shadow is clearly stronger than Sonic and the others in this film, but chooses not to deliver lethal blows to Sonic's crew.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Likes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likes. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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