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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
Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
People like me who grew up in Southern California didn’t like the smog.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2025
Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 15 Jan. 2025
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—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
Omar L. Gallaga, Washington Post, 17 June 2024
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
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Verb
Another customer, who likes for their bedding to drape low over the sides of the mattress, said that even the queen size fit their king bed and left ample fabric.
—Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
People like me who grew up in Southern California didn’t like the smog.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2025
Noun
Additionally, during his internment, he was fervently defended on the outside by the likes of Cage and Grainger, who gave him a job upon his release.
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 15 Jan. 2025
You May Also Like Pro-Keds was conceived as performance footwear for top athletes and quickly gained recognition in basketball, American football, running and tennis, worn over the years by the likes of Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Pete Maravich.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
Adverb
Aegon usurped the throne all sneaky like from Rhaenyra and her husband, Daemon.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Washington Post, 17 June 2024
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
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Ian is unsure if Rachel would want to leave her brother.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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Dan Aykroyd, comfy in a cardigan, wants to use it to top his pudding.The New York Times, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Another victim, an 85-year-old woman, refused to leave her home as the fast-moving Palisades Fire approached, preferring instead to stay behind with her beloved pets.Ray Sanchez, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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Arc’teryx Sabre Gore-Tex Shell Jacket & Bibs Many skiers prefer layering with an uninsulated shell jacket and warmer layers underneath.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Aurora Indica: Woody, herbal, and spicy, perfect for those who enjoy earthy tones.Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
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The shift raises concerns about the long-term impact on the community’s ability to enjoy public spaces that were once intended for everyone.Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
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What the company has been able to do is create a virtuous triangle that pleases all stakeholders.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Embrace Unapologetic Messaging Gone are the days of sugarcoating messages to please everyone.Steven Le Vine, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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With similar conditions forecast, the state's proactive measures aim to mitigate risks to residents and critical infrastructure.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The OnePlus 13 packs a 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery similar to other 2025 flagships like the Vivo X200 Pro, Find X8 Pro, and iQOO 13.Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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In fact, the difference is actually pretty shocking.Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 10 Jan. 2025
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The new CPUs, GPUs, and laptops announced at CES this week set the tone for Windows computers in the year to come — and so far, 2025 is looking pretty promising.Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 10 Jan. 2025
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By the numbers: Only about 4 million people would be able to take advantage of the state and local tax deduction, or SALT, if it were doubled for married couples as is under consideration, per an analysis from the Tax Policy Center.Kate Murphy, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025
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Butler’s current seven-game suspension will cost Butler a total of about $2.4 million in salary, although the National Basketball Players Association intends to file a grievance to dispute the suspension in hopes of recouping some of that money.Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Kentucky loves to pop 3-pointers and play at a brisk pace, emerging as one of the best offenses in the country.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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Bears fans looking for a glass-chewing, vibrant presence might not love Brady’s low-key nature.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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