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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4
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 Grein, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2025
Surely, investigating authorities would still like at least a word with Greg.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 7 Feb. 2025
The Panthers were moved to Section 1 this winter after section realignment last spring with the likes of Prior Lake, Eagan, Winona, Simley, Visitation, Park, Northfield, Eagan, Lakeville, Hastings and Eastview-Rosemount.
—Tom Schardin, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Hayden Field,ashley Capoot,kif Leswing,todd Haselton, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2024
Wine was now more than ever being drunk at home, welcoming women to the drinking fold like never before.
—Sadhbh O'Sullivan, refinery29.com, 12 Oct. 2019
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Verb
Every generation likes to think their generation’s music was the best ever.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2025
Surely, investigating authorities would still like at least a word with Greg.
—Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Noun
While Eli’s nepo-baby status garnered Inhaler early support slots with the likes of dad’s friend, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, the group has more than held their own, earning approval and card-carrying fans that have nothing to do with the olds.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 7 Feb. 2025
The Panthers were moved to Section 1 this winter after section realignment last spring with the likes of Prior Lake, Eagan, Winona, Simley, Visitation, Park, Northfield, Eagan, Lakeville, Hastings and Eastview-Rosemount.
—Tom Schardin, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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
Wine was now more than ever being drunk at home, welcoming women to the drinking fold like never before.
—Sadhbh O'Sullivan, refinery29.com, 12 Oct. 2019
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Verb
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Brooklyn was always where the supermodel wanted to end up setting up home, with Gregory Rockwell and Hester Hodde of Gregory Rockwell Interiors helping bring her oasis to life.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
11 Feb. 2025
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The pressure will be higher in our next earning cycle, because everyone wants to know: what does this mean.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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John Seidler’s approval as control person was contingent on his becoming trustee of Peter Seidler’s trust, as Major League Baseball prefers the control person and trustee to be the same person when a trust controls the largest stake in a team.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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Most people would still prefer to eat fresh over frozen food, but no one is going to get more time to cook anytime soon.—
Meghan McCarron,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Manchester City has enjoyed an identical win rate in the Premier League.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Broncos will now enjoy their second bye of the season.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Côté’s doc provides a portrait of a man battling to find inner peace one Insta reel at a time by pleasing dominatrices.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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The result is a classic, pleasing palette with a hint of color.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Performance capabilities considered extreme just a few years ago are now common in vehicles ranging from luxury grocery-getters to baronial sedans to grand tourers, all with a similar baseline of amenities.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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One of Augustine’s favorite ways to find new opportunities is to search through LinkedIn for workers who held similar roles, either at the same company or a competitor.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Jackie and Adam Sandler are a pretty low-key couple for a pair of actors that have appeared in at least 20 movies together since falling in love on set of Big Daddy.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
15 Feb. 2025
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Not to mention, a pretty good basketball player, too.—
Shannon Carlin,
TIME,
15 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Rubio said the Trump administration has signed about $40 million in waivers in order for the mission to continue.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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If Donkey Kong decides to delay his barrel throw about 19 times in a row, Mario would actually be able to complete the kill screen normally, without the broken ladder glitch (and without facing many barrels, even).—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
Ars Technica,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Not the global industry that now exists around acting, or the glory that’s felt because of acting — two topics on which Hollywood loves to center its movies.—
Matt Brennan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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Fox loves adding decals, charms, and interesting nail art textures to her manicures.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
7 Feb. 2025
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