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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
Paul Tassi, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Also, pay special attention to washing the folds of your skin, as bacteria likes to hang out there.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
Hannah Malach, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
State of play: Palm Tree Club received about a dozen noise complaints during Art Week for throwing a VIP party attended by the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Ivanka Trump, a North Bay Village spokesperson tells Axios.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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
Every upload of the trailer appears to have an underwater likes to dislikes ratio, indicating some level of pushback.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Also, pay special attention to washing the folds of your skin, as bacteria likes to hang out there.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
The watch necklace includes earphones developed with high-end audio brand Master & Dynamic, an 11-year-old American specialist that has previously worked with the likes of Louis Vuitton and Celine.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
State of play: Palm Tree Club received about a dozen noise complaints during Art Week for throwing a VIP party attended by the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Ivanka Trump, a North Bay Village spokesperson tells Axios.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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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The second blast came after Allen wanted to make up for a defensive miscue at first base.LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024
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Mexico’s president wants to strike a deal with incoming President Donald Trump so her country doesn’t receive an influx of third-country deportees from the U.S. Trump takes office in January after months of campaigning on immigration issues and vowing mass deportations.Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 7 Dec. 2024
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Option two is preferred by major oil producers like Saudi Arabia, who want to steer the focus of the discussions toward plastic recycling and waste management, rather than its production.Susan Solomon, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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However, despite the results, many advertisers still prefer to block such topics, which negatively affects the income of news websites.Roman Vrublivskyi, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Schröder is currently enjoying the best year of his career.Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Later, guests enjoyed a four tiered lemon fantasy and strawberry shortcake adorned with fresh florals by Cake Studio LA for dessert.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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This pleased no one, culminating in weeks of gridlock on attempts to pass France’s 2025 national budget.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Dec. 2024
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The film's release on a fully functioning limited edition tape, as well as available 4K, Blu-ray and streaming on Hulu, couldn't please director Fede Álvarez more.Simon Thompson, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This faux-shearling coat from Gap has slim lines and a single row of buttons, similar to what Holmes wore, but in all-black.Clint Davis, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Concerns have been voiced within the community regarding the paint schemes for the team's No. 6 and No. 60 cars under the Castrol sponsorship, which resulted in similar looks for each vehicle, allegedly diminishing their individual identities.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Adverb
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That ended up being pretty stressful in and of itself.Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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His primary attack is already pretty powerful, but Iron Fist's strength comes from his counter stance, which blocks incoming damage, generates overhealth in the process, and massively powers up his primary attack.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Adverb
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Lindholm told the court about finding a satchel containing about $500 in cash (roughly $18,000 today), a wallet, and a bank book belonging to the Frehrs.Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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With total outlays of about $1 billion, Soon-Shiong has made one of the largest investments in local journalism in America.James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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The West Coast Fishing Club is loved for serving as a rugged haven on British Columbia’s remote ancestral and unceded territory of the Haida Nation in Haida Gwaii, surrounded by dramatic coastal landscapes and teeming with wildlife.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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There’s so much to love about Long Beach, including the culture, food and shops.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Like.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/like. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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