as in like
positive regard for something
I have a liking for dark chocolate
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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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as in preferring
to show partiality toward
I like romantic comedies more than action movies
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as in enjoying
to take pleasure in
an adventuresome young woman who likes skydiving
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as in pleasing
to see fit
feel free to order whatever you like from the menu
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Recent Examples of liking
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
There’s also a handy window to ensure your food cooks to your liking.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
Thick straps provide extra support without digging into the shoulders, and removable padded cups allow the wearer to customize the bra to their liking.
—Cai Cramer, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Testing the Magic Trackpad: Keeping 'Track' of Changes All of the Trackpad’s additional functions can be tweaked to your liking in your Mac’s System Preferences app.
—PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Wood's High Mountain Distillery: If cocktails are more to your liking, drop by Wood's High Mountain Distillery in downtown Salida.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
There’s also a handy window to ensure your food cooks to your liking.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024
Thick straps provide extra support without digging into the shoulders, and removable padded cups allow the wearer to customize the bra to their liking.
—Cai Cramer, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Testing the Magic Trackpad: Keeping 'Track' of Changes All of the Trackpad’s additional functions can be tweaked to your liking in your Mac’s System Preferences app.
—PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liking
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Large language models are the foundational technology behind today’s generative AI systems, including the likes of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini and Anthropic’s Claude.Ryan Browne, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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In the 4-3-3 with two of Raphinha, Olmo and Ferran as wingers, Flick again has to decide on his midfield three among the likes of Pedri, Casado, Gavi, Fermin, De Jong, Torre and perhaps Eric Garcia.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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William and Kate are expected to join them with their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, though will likely not stay at Sandringham House with other royal guests, preferring Anmer Hall, their country retreat.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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But within a week, those very same survivors decide to return, preferring their odds in a series of death matches to their odds of surviving at home.Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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Still, this is a player enjoying quite a response after a disappointing season.Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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As 2025 approaches, the actor-filmmaker is enjoying quality time with Violet Anne, 19 — on break from her first year at Yale University — as well as Seraphina Rose, 15, and Samuel, 12, his kids shared with ex-wife Jennifer Garner.Jack Smart, People.com, 24 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
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Chock-full of vegetables, this crowd-pleasing dish evokes the taste of ratatouille.Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Paul McCartney has been enjoying rave reviews for his latest concerts – pleasing thousands of fans with an energetic set that encompasses songs from his entire career, including his time with The Beatles, Wings and his own solo material.Caroline Frost, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
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Those numbers, reflecting investors’ appetite for sports teams, are resetting the hockey market after the Ottawa Senators sold for $950 million, or 7.4 times revenue, last year—and after the Pittsburgh Penguins sold for $875 million (4.7x) in 2021.Brett Knight, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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These drugs mimic gut hormones that regulate blood sugar and reduce appetite.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024
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Many women are choosing to start a business later in life because the timing is right for them.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The pair are sticking with a direct-to-consumer approach and will not be wholesaling, choosing instead to home in on providing superior customer experiences in their retail destinations in London, New York and Los Angeles.Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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And these days, TikTok is laden with videos of people complaining about eggnog’s smell and taste—and with others mixing it into cereal and soda.Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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More:Trump tariffs could intensify US trucking industry slump, experts say Volatility watch Investors got a taste on Wednesday of how quickly market stability can shift to turmoil.Saqib Iqbal Ahmed, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Liking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liking. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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