as in like
positive regard for something
I have a liking for dark chocolate
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as in wanting
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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as in preferring
to show partiality toward
I like romantic comedies more than action movies
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as in enjoying
to take pleasure in
an adventuresome young woman who likes skydiving
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as in pleasing
to see fit
feel free to order whatever you like from the menu
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Recent Examples of liking
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
There’s also a handy window to ensure your food cooks to your liking.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
Thick straps provide extra support without digging into the shoulders, and removable padded cups allow the wearer to customize the bra to their liking.
—Cai Cramer, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Testing the Magic Trackpad: Keeping 'Track' of Changes All of the Trackpad’s additional functions can be tweaked to your liking in your Mac’s System Preferences app.
—PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Wood's High Mountain Distillery: If cocktails are more to your liking, drop by Wood's High Mountain Distillery in downtown Salida.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
There’s also a handy window to ensure your food cooks to your liking.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
Thick straps provide extra support without digging into the shoulders, and removable padded cups allow the wearer to customize the bra to their liking.
—Cai Cramer, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Testing the Magic Trackpad: Keeping 'Track' of Changes All of the Trackpad’s additional functions can be tweaked to your liking in your Mac’s System Preferences app.
—PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Large language models are the foundational technology behind today’s generative AI systems, including the likes of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini and Anthropic’s Claude.Ryan Browne, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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In the 4-3-3 with two of Raphinha, Olmo and Ferran as wingers, Flick again has to decide on his midfield three among the likes of Pedri, Casado, Gavi, Fermin, De Jong, Torre and perhaps Eric Garcia.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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For travelers preferring a peaceful moment before their flight, the sprawling lounge offers numerous zones to relax, work and dine.Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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While different religions and ancient cultures had described the planet as animate for eons, Lovelock’s contemporaries in the scientific community were more apt to shun this notion, preferring a Darwinian stance that species adapted to their environments, but not vice versa.Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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This thrilling toy gets kids off the couch, away from screens and enjoying the benefits of outdoor play.The View, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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When David Foster created his philanthropic David Foster Foundation nearly 40 years ago, the venture to support the medical needs of Canadian families wasn’t the byproduct of a music mogul enjoying international fame and fortune.Steven Gaydos, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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This preference is more popular amongst Millennials (67%) compared to Boomers (37%).Gary Drenik, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
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That preference was on display in August last year, when the KMT’s Hsia visited China amid lingering tensions over Pelosi’s visit.Bloomberg.com, Bloomberg.com, 7 Feb. 2023
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Still, at 54, Silverman relates to the feeling that many women have in midlife of being more self-confident and less worried about pleasing others.Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
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That complex has successfully killed career and technical education (CTE), which values skills other than taking tests, writing essays, and pleasing teachers.Ryan Craig, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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In other words: come thirsty and bring a sturdy appetite.Brad Japhe, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Thanksgiving box office feast of 2024 was nothing short of sizzling, proving that the marketplace can expand beyond expectations when the chefs of Hollywood deliver dishes that appeal to varied appetites.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Dragonfly is scheduled to arrive in 2034, choosing a new location to land every Titan day (equivalent to 16 Earth days) to take samples of the giant moon’s prebiotic chemistry.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Chicago’s best wine clubs Wine is an obvious gift for any wine lover, but choosing the right bottle can be daunting, especially if your recipient is a seasoned connoisseur.Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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But how does Walsh apply that same approach to fashion to clients with varied tastes?Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 13 Dec. 2024
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Over the decades, certain coffee table books have become their own status symbols (including Architectural Digest at 100: A Century of Style), serving as signifiers of taste.Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Liking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liking. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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