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
Emily Weaver, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Related Stories Once those processes have been completed—which takes mere seconds—the seller can either edit the listing to their liking or post it without any changes.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2025
Flip it: Once the bacon starts to curl and brown, flip it and continue cooking the bacon, turning regularly, until the pieces are crisped to your liking.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
Bake until browned to your liking, about 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Adjust the fabric belt to your liking for a personalized fit.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Related Stories Once those processes have been completed—which takes mere seconds—the seller can either edit the listing to their liking or post it without any changes.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2025
Flip it: Once the bacon starts to curl and brown, flip it and continue cooking the bacon, turning regularly, until the pieces are crisped to your liking.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
Bake until browned to your liking, about 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2025
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Noun
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In that vein, Snow White is being played by Rachel Zegler, who has dazzled audiences with her singing and dancing in recent years in the likes of West Side Story and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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And while the Canadians have traditionally held the upper hand in international competition, hockey’s grassroots growth in America over the past 20 years has yielded a crop of elite talent, the likes of which has never been seen before.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 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
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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
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Additionally, the appetite for Spanish content, especially from Atresmedia, remains high, and international audiences continue to embrace our productions.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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Symptoms in cats include fever, low appetite, lethargy, reddened or inflamed eyes, discharge from eyes and nose, and difficulty breathing.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
24 Feb. 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
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The oil in the chips can also go bad if exposed to heat, which can affect their taste and smell.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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Eight years ago, the creative pioneer began tinkering with motion-capture cameras in hopes of finding a way to integrate taste and flavor into his works.—
Kristin Tablang,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Liking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liking. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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