as in like
positive regard for something
I have a liking for dark chocolate
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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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as in preferring
to show partiality toward
I like romantic comedies more than action movies
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as in enjoying
to take pleasure in
an adventuresome young woman who likes skydiving
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as in pleasing
to see fit
feel free to order whatever you like from the menu
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Recent Examples of liking
Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026
The electric cooker features an egg rack that holds up to seven eggs and a stainless steel cooking plate that delicately cooks them to your liking.
—Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025
David Moin, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
Dart further fueled rumors, liking a number of Ayers’ Instagram posts, including a roundup of photos from her Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend and her mermaid bikini costume in New York City.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for liking
Noun
However, the protests have yet to be as widespread and intense as those surrounding the death of Amini, who was detained over not wearing her hijab, or headscarf, to the liking of authorities.
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In high school, a young man gave me a turtle statuette, and that started me off liking little turtles.
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Noun
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He is being held to the same standard as the likes of Derek Jeter.—
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Utopia Bedding Quilted Comforter This Utopia Bedding comforter keeps my bed looking super fluffy and cloud-like and gives my bedroom an expensive look.—
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But on the evidence of his seven Premier League appearances so far for Forest — six of which have been as a substitute — there is little prospect of City wanting to utilise that clause.—
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Instead of looking for rising high school stars such as Hill to fill their lineups, college coaches are dipping into the portal to fill instant needs, which can have consequences for high school seniors wanting to play on the next level, Woods said.—
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No longer a complete unknown wrapped in the Bob Dylan mystique, Chalamet has energized a balky awards circuit whose stars and filmmakers years ago had retreated from the rigors of self-promotion, with some still preferring to avoid it.—
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The Ravens have resisted playing the game for so long, preferring to treat continuity as infrastructure rather than sentiment.—
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He’s been spotted in the Bay Area, living his life, presumably enjoying the microclimates and the ability to put the pedal to the metal on Tasman Drive.—
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Guests then dined at the base of the pyramids before enjoying an afterparty and dessert in another area.—
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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.—
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The actress and comedian almost singlehandedly revived the Golden Globes telecast last year with a hosting gig that did the near-impossible feat of pleasing a room full of A-listers and seemingly everyone who watched on TV.—
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This is partly due to personal preference, but leaving plants standing through winter also helps certain plants grow better and even provides perks to local wildlife.—
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Staff greet returning guests by name and remember preferences without prompting.—
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The team’s new polymer layer resists mixing with electrolyte solvents, instead favoring decomposition of salt anions.—
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Sleek rooms and suites are thoughtfully designed for efficiency and comfort, favoring clean lines and crisp linens.—
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The Patriots are loving an analogy that head coach Mike Vrabel first brought to the table before Thanksgiving.—
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The loving chaos wrought by Christine Ebersole and Ciarán Hinds as Alex’s parents in their family home further adds to the subversion of the film, upending expectations of film parents whose son is going through a life-changing event.—
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“Liking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liking. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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