as in like
positive regard for something
I have a liking for dark chocolate
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1
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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2
as in preferring
to show partiality toward
I like romantic comedies more than action movies
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3
as in enjoying
to take pleasure in
an adventuresome young woman who likes skydiving
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4
as in pleasing
to see fit
feel free to order whatever you like from the menu
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Recent Examples of liking
Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The strap can be adjusted to your liking, ranging from 16 to 29 inches at its longest.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Helen Dennis, Daily News, 2 May 2026
After six brutal years of struggling to stay afloat, movie theater owners and operators arrived in Las Vegas for CinemaCon finally liking their odds of survival.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Indeed, research on conversational dynamics finds that people who take turns reciprocally disclosing information during initial interactions report significantly greater liking, closeness, and enjoyment.
—Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The strap can be adjusted to your liking, ranging from 16 to 29 inches at its longest.
—Claire West, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Verb
Additionally, reasons included enjoying the job, liking to work, being bored, and wanting to help others.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 2 May 2026
After six brutal years of struggling to stay afloat, movie theater owners and operators arrived in Las Vegas for CinemaCon finally liking their odds of survival.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liking
Noun
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The post has now received over one million likes on Instagram from Lamine’s 43 million followers.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
31 May 2026
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Unlike Espart, who was scouted by La Masia for the Under-10s and then progressed to become a graduate of the famous Class of 2007 also containing the likes of Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi and Marc Bernal, Virgili had to work hard to reach the top.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The past few seasons have all been about Amanda wanting to open up and find her own voice, but here her voice is once again getting lost in the roar of someone else.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Throughout the season, Idalski talked a lot about wanting Vancouver to be difficult to play against with a strong on-ice identity, much like his college team.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The service Service is excellent but the staff are a bit more relaxed than other five stars of this caliber, preferring friendliness to formality.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Giuliani was a reluctant convert, initially preferring New Jersey Governor Chris Christie or former Florida Governor Jeb Bush.—
John Avlon,
The Atlantic,
25 May 2026
Verb
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The TikTok noise seems to have translated to ticket sales, with the low-budget horror film enjoying a 30% box office boost in its second weekend, a rare feat.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Now baseball is heading toward another high-stakes labor negotiation with the sport enjoying strong momentum on the field, but with the same basic financial fight bubbling under the surface.—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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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
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Make a batch or two of these crowd-pleasing drink recipes along with these party-perfect appetizers, which will carry you from Memorial Day to Labor Day.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
Noun
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In advertising, innovations in AI have led to the capability to analyze huge volumes of data, to tailor ads to individual consumer preferences and behaviors, and to enhance personalization in advertising.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Your personal preferences influence your diet, as well as your cultural background.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Going into Sunday night, odds on betting sites like Polymarket were favoring death for Rue Bennett (Zendaya).—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
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The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added Moskowitz to their Frontline program Monday, an effort focused on keeping two dozen Democratic incumbents in Congress in Trump-favoring and swing districts.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
Verb
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For beer-loving fathers, few experiences combine story, heritage and hospitality quite like a journey to Ireland.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Joining him are Art and Judy Daniels (Clarke Peters and Woodard), a pair of fun-loving septuagenarians with a knack for dropping everything and smoking a joint.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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“Liking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liking. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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