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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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Recent Examples of like
Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Matthew McConaughey does not like to watch his old movies.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
Up — Acquired to serve as a set-up man in 2024, Peralta finished that year in the shadow of the likes of Robert Suarez, Jason Adam and Tanner Scott and remained in middle relief to start 2025 even before the team acquired Mason Miller to fortify the bullpen.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 12 May 2025
There were like, eight people sitting at the dinner table having drinks and looking at the plans.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Since Maisie could talk, however, she's never liked being called Margaret.
—Noun
Beyond its numerous famous admirers (a roster that includes the likes of Elvis Presley, Lucille Ball, and Frank Sinatra) Palm Springs is also home to world-famous events, including the Coachella Music & Arts Festival, Modernism Week, and the city’s namesake International Film Festival.
—Adverb
Canyon Instant Coffee $20 for 6 servings Weight: 6 g
Tasters’ Rating: 8/10
The acidity in this coffee was lemon or lime like on the front but offered a sweetness that balanced out the intensity.
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If that is what Talamasca wants to be, well, what a blessing!—
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The key to this classic is making sure cook off all the liquid in the summer squash, because no one wants a watery casserole.—
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Payton, however, would prefer it this way.—
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Kipling Colissa Up Laptop Tote Bag Travelers who prefer a personal item with a bit more substance will enjoy the larger capacity of this stylish tote.—
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Ball enjoys every second of their interactions, too.—
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The winner will get to enjoy Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California, with a full official Super Bowl Experience, including round-trip airfare, three-night hotel accommodations, plus a $1,000 gift card for expenses.—
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State media in Iran called the protesters terrorists, while Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made a public address on Friday, accusing Iranians of ruining their own streets to please the president of the United States.—
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Whether waffle or jacquard, bath sheet or bath towel, Egyptian long-staple cotton or Turkish organic cotton, our favorite high-end options aim to please.—
Adjective
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The indictment, which was filed on Wednesday and unsealed Sunday, comes on the heels of a series of similar indictments involving Portland Trail Blazers head coach and basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA journeyman Damon Jones.—
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There was a similar outcry after Celine Song's Materialists, which (spoiler) ends with Chris Evans proposing with a daisy ring.—
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He was also named the team’s Walter Payton Man of the Year winner this year, so he’s clearly valued internally by some pretty important decision-makers.—
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In recent games, KU’s communication has been pretty poor on defense and that’s led to players taking (and too often missing) wide-open 3-pointers.—
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Just about 1% of people 13 and older across the country identify as transgender, according to estimates from the Williams Institute.—
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The aircraft currently offers an endurance of about one hour, providing a range of 60 to 100 miles.—
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Musical theater loves a go-getter, and halfhearted irony just can’t stand up to this much zazz.—
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And petite travelers like myself will love that these are no-hemming-required, thanks to their 7/8 length that ends in a cheeky kick flare right below the calf.—
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“Like.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/like. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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