Synonyms of like
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as in to want 
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as in to prefer
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as in to enjoy
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as in to please
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as in wants
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as in prefers
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as in enjoys
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as in pleases
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as in kind
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as in equivalent
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as in liking
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as in types
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as in equivalents
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as in likings
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as in similar
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as in pretty
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as in about
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as in as
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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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as in to prefer
to show partiality toward
I like romantic comedies more than action movies
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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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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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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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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 like
Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
In the broader antitrust landscape, one wildcard is a populist strain in the GOP, including Trump’s VP pick J.D. Vance, who, surprisingly, likes Khan, calling her one of the current administration’s only decent picks.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
Our readers have been shopping deals on all sorts of popular holiday gift ideas from the likes of Ulta Beauty, Michael Kors, Nike and Walmart.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Nov. 2024
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 June 2024
How has like been treating you since becoming a mother?
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 12 Apr. 2024
Paul Grein, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
The brands featured include the likes of Paula’s Choice, La Mer, Augustinus Bader, and Byredo.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
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Verb
There’s a lot of passionate people that don’t like Trump.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
In the broader antitrust landscape, one wildcard is a populist strain in the GOP, including Trump’s VP pick J.D. Vance, who, surprisingly, likes Khan, calling her one of the current administration’s only decent picks.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
The sneakers have spawned collaborations from the likes of Wales Bonner, Dover Street Market, and even Dinsey.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
Our readers have been shopping deals on all sorts of popular holiday gift ideas from the likes of Ulta Beauty, Michael Kors, Nike and Walmart.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Nov. 2024
Adverb
There was about 60 percent of me that was like, Sister Squire’s right, and Lady Parts should be commenting on more serious things.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 June 2024
How has like been treating you since becoming a mother?
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 12 Apr. 2024
Noun
Cowboy Carter’s fate feels a bit fuzzy only because Bey, who has been nominated in this category four times before, faces such strong competition from the likes of Carpenter, Swift, Eilish, Roan and Grande.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
The brands featured include the likes of Paula’s Choice, La Mer, Augustinus Bader, and Byredo.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for like
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How Are Stuffing and Dressing Similar The recipes for stuffing and dressing are very similar.Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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While the names may be similar (and the search results all ajumble), kissing biscuits are most assuredly meant for breakfast, not dessert.Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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Humans are pretty tiny creatures living on a really large sphere.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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States and cities can work together to fix legacy highways — and federal support can help In Portland, Oregon, pretty much everyone seems to agree that 82nd Avenue, a major thoroughfare that the state manages, is a disaster.David Zipper, Vox, 13 Nov. 2024
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These kinds of places voted heavily Democratic but saw a bigger shift toward Trump (about three points) than wards with older populations.Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Yet, some have not heard back for about three years.Trisha Mukherjee, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Firstly, the company’s comparable sales were lower sequentially compared to a 21% growth in Q1 2024, 18% growth in Q2, and 16% in Q3.Trefis Team, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Best Buy now expects comparable, same-store sales to pull back by 2.5% to 3.5%, worse than a prior forecast.Brian Evans, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
Adverb
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His mimicry of Satchmo, the baseline test all these shows must pass, really is quite impressive.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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Just like many areas that saw a surge of visitors seeking outdoor adventure during COVID, Sedona’s popularity—which was already quite high—soared further.Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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The potential for outsized influence by a foreign power in a country’s internal affairs is analogous to the American discussion over fracking.Daniel Markind, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The artist agents of recent years look to play an analogous role on behalf of artists themselves.Natasha Degen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
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By 1900, the acreage devoted to apples amounted to approximately 40,000 acres in Benton County, with only slightly smaller acreage in Washington County.arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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As of November 2024, Dogecoin’s inflation rate stands at approximately 3.4%, with a circulating supply of around 146 billion DOGE.Marie Poteriaieva, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Its 69 rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows and some have private landscaped terraces with wooden trellises sparkling with lights, but no two rooms are alike.Devorah Lev-Tov, TIME, 25 July 2024
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Their cases seemed eerily alike to a lot of people, including Arelie’s sisters.Dateline NBC, NBC News, 16 July 2024
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