as in like
positive regard for something
I have a liking for dark chocolate
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1
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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2
as in preferring
to show partiality toward
I like romantic comedies more than action movies
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3
as in enjoying
to take pleasure in
an adventuresome young woman who likes skydiving
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4
as in pleasing
to see fit
feel free to order whatever you like from the menu
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Recent Examples of liking
Fox News, 5 Jan. 2025
The White House staff of roughly 90 people packed and unpacked the president’s belongings and stock and rearranged the White House to the incoming president’s liking.
—Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Dec. 2024
While the Supra’s steering was a bit too vague and light for my liking, yaw response was top notch—the whole chassis followed each degree of steering movement quite well, allowing for pinpoint placement on the road.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, bilateral trade has also evolved in a way not to Trump’s liking, with the United States running a record trade deficit with Mexico of $152 billion in 2023.
—Brian Winter, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Working in batches or if your air fryer is large enough, fry salmon, broccoli and potatoes together for 10-12 minutes at 400F., until salmon is cooked to your liking.
Serve salmon with potatoes and broccoli and drizzle the remaining honey-miso mixture throughout.
—Fox News, 5 Jan. 2025
The White House staff of roughly 90 people packed and unpacked the president’s belongings and stock and rearranged the White House to the incoming president’s liking.
—Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Dec. 2024
While the Supra’s steering was a bit too vague and light for my liking, yaw response was top notch—the whole chassis followed each degree of steering movement quite well, allowing for pinpoint placement on the road.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, bilateral trade has also evolved in a way not to Trump’s liking, with the United States running a record trade deficit with Mexico of $152 billion in 2023.
—Brian Winter, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liking
Noun
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The likes of Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta, Amazon, and OpenAI’s patron Microsoft all are left wondering if the ground beneath them has shifted for a technology that might define the next economy.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
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Launched in 2022, Unwritten is currently in production on an as yet unannounced project for Netflix and has landed a dozen development projects with the likes of Amazon, Netflix, History, A&E, TLC and Food Network.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Also, many Americans are thrilled by their connection with needy persons through crowdfunding, preferring that to traditional giving.—
Bill Laytner,
Detroit Free Press,
2 Jan. 2025
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Exceptions preferring more even moisture (but not staying wet) include basil, parsley, and mint.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Many have shared their successes, cutting from clips of them consuming grapes, to shots of them enjoying a great year.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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For now, however, the locker room is enjoying the feeling of winning for the first time in more than 10 weeks.—
Charlotte Carroll,
The Athletic,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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This preference is more popular amongst Millennials (67%) compared to Boomers (37%).—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2023
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That preference was on display in August last year, when the KMT’s Hsia visited China amid lingering tensions over Pelosi’s visit.—
Bloomberg.com,
Bloomberg.com,
7 Feb. 2023
Verb
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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.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2025
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Transform olive oil and herbs into a company-pleasing bread dipping oil in five minutes or less.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Yet, the appetite for immediate change seems limited.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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So what is the Warriors' appetite to shake things up this season?—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But in their case, the primates use the forest as a pharmacy, seemingly picking and choosing leaves and woods with healing properties.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Dec. 2024
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Those choosing to get caught up in that discourse are missing something special happening right in front of their face.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Sure, the Oscars love a musical (hello, La La Land) and have shown eclectic taste in the recent past (it’s only been two years since Everything Everywhere All at Once dominated the ceremony).—
Lucy Ford,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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While several products use sweeteners to mellow out the grassy taste, our favorites were the ones that didn’t shy away from earthy flavors or hide behind artificial flavoring.—
Ali Francis,
Bon Appétit,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Liking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liking. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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