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
arkansasonline.com, 18 Mar. 2025
But most coffee shops don't follow this closely, as the brewing machines allow baristas to configure water pressure, temperature, and other key variables to their liking.
—Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
Crack the eggs into the wells, season them, and put the pan in the oven until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
This memory foam bed pillow gives you the power to shape your sleep to your liking.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 11 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The bloc can reintroduce sanctions if things don't go to the liking of Western backers.
—arkansasonline.com, 18 Mar. 2025
But most coffee shops don't follow this closely, as the brewing machines allow baristas to configure water pressure, temperature, and other key variables to their liking.
—Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
Crack the eggs into the wells, season them, and put the pan in the oven until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
This memory foam bed pillow gives you the power to shape your sleep to your liking.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liking
Noun
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The Wolves have repeatedly thrashed the likes of Denver and Phoenix this season, and looked like title contenders in the process.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2025
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In the 2010s, the rapper appeared on tracks alongside the likes of Waka Flocka Flame, Lil Wayne, Chief Keef, Mike Will Made-It, Childish Gambino, Akon, and Offset.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Also, many Americans are thrilled by their connection with needy persons through crowdfunding, preferring that to traditional giving.—
Bill Laytner,
Detroit Free Press,
2 Jan. 2025
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Exceptions preferring more even moisture (but not staying wet) include basil, parsley, and mint.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Many have shared their successes, cutting from clips of them consuming grapes, to shots of them enjoying a great year.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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For now, however, the locker room is enjoying the feeling of winning for the first time in more than 10 weeks.—
Charlotte Carroll,
The Athletic,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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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
Verb
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Turn French toast into a crowd-pleasing casserole in this easy to make casserole that even the kids can help prepare.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2025
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Transform olive oil and herbs into a company-pleasing bread dipping oil in five minutes or less.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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His appetite for changing the status quo in his profession went that far back.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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What has changed is the investment appetite in the near term.—
Rob Day,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But in their case, the primates use the forest as a pharmacy, seemingly picking and choosing leaves and woods with healing properties.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Dec. 2024
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Those choosing to get caught up in that discourse are missing something special happening right in front of their face.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The Pur filter reduces prior taste and odor from chlorine, as well as heavy metals, like mercury and copper, and pollutants like pesticides, herbicides, and pharmaceuticals.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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His team’s crushing defeat left a bad taste in Merrill’s mouth, but the budding star has higher hopes for 2025.—
Jack Vita,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Liking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liking. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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