1
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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2
as in to prefer
to show partiality toward
I like romantic comedies more than action movies
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3
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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Recent Examples of like
Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
Dan [Fogelman] doesn’t like anybody to be purely evil or purely good.
—Scott Huver, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2025
Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
These days, the modern pixie cut is all about subversive, idiosyncratic style, as demonstrated by the likes of Teyana Taylor, Taylor Hill, and Iris Law.
—Tish Weinstock, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
The display will update once per second when in Always On mode instead of once per minute like before.
—Hayden Field,ashley Capoot,kif Leswing,todd Haselton, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2024
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Verb
Broadway is a costly, heavily unionized business and stars like Washington and Clooney don’t like to get tied up in the same project for months, let alone years.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
Dan [Fogelman] doesn’t like anybody to be purely evil or purely good.
—Scott Huver, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2025
Noun
The Brewers, also covered last week in this space, have done more with less financial might than most MLB clubs, remaining perennial contenders despite the loss of the likes of Corbin Burnes, Willy Adames and Devin Williams to trades and free agency.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
These days, the modern pixie cut is all about subversive, idiosyncratic style, as demonstrated by the likes of Teyana Taylor, Taylor Hill, and Iris Law.
—Tish Weinstock, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Adverb
What is 1 Observatory Circle like inside? Inside the 9,000-square-foot house is 33 rooms, dedicated for both public and private use, with highlights including a heated outdoor pool, library, and sunlit solarium.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
The display will update once per second when in Always On mode instead of once per minute like before.
—Hayden Field,ashley Capoot,kif Leswing,todd Haselton, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for like
Verb
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Now, a New Jersey mayor wants to shut the initiative down.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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While weddings are generally less formal these days, that arguably makes the dress code even more challenging: no one wants to be underdressed, or overdressed, for a friend’s big day.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Hiring managers naturally trust candidates who come through a colleague or industry connection and will prefer them over unknown applicants.—
Gina Riley,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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But the awkward theme that has emerged is Casemiro being preferred to somebody a decade his junior who was signed in a €60million (£51.3m/$66.3m at current exchange rates) deal last summer.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Some of our favorite celebrity couples popped out to enjoy their significant other, happily ushering in the new season.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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Located on the southern side of Kauai, beachgoers at Poipu enjoy snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters, as well as boogie boarding, surfing and wading in the ocean.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Of course, an on-demand activation sets the stars into motion whenever the owner pleases.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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Keep your eyes open, then look for ways to boost your income or shop for something that pleases you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Loyola Chicago took a similar path to the NIT, winning nine of their last 11 games to raise their record from 12-8 to 21-10 before bowing out in the second round of their conference tournament.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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The men and women in the study had similar nicotine use, sleep habits, cholesterol levels, and obesity rates.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
2 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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This pan is pretty middle of the pack performance-wise.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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Senior forward Mariel Lopez is pretty philosophical about her game for East Aurora.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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In fact, Britain’s Ministry of Defence, in common with other analysts, assesses Russia’s rate of advance to have been in steady decline for six months, from about 730 square kilometers captured in November last year to just 143 last month.—
Andrew Carey and Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Ideally, most types of grass can get by with about a tenth of an inch of rain per day.—
Renny Vandewege,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Every drive brings back every loving memory and crazy moment growing up here.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The small sliver of Skidmore students, whose campus is up the hill from downtown Saratoga, who are of drinking age will no doubt love this place.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Like.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/like. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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