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
Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Those hoping for a bling-laden interior won’t like the Kia K4.
—New Atlas, 11 July 2025
Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
The Black Panther was created by Marvel Comics visionaries Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the prolific writer-artist duo responsible for the likes of Iron Man, the Hulk, the Avengers and the X-Men.
—Ekow Eshun
july 11, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Jude’s were like, drink a bottle of whiskey a day and follow people around as an FBI agent.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
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Verb
The first video Nolan posted about the paralysis has gone viral with more than 1.5 million views and over 18,700 likes on TikTok in a matter of days.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Those hoping for a bling-laden interior won’t like the Kia K4.
—New Atlas, 11 July 2025
Noun
Unlike the broad and more public validation that social media provides from getting likes, one-on-one conversations with chatbots can feel more intimate and potentially more convincing — not unlike the yes-men who surround the most powerful tech bros.
—Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
The Black Panther was created by Marvel Comics visionaries Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the prolific writer-artist duo responsible for the likes of Iron Man, the Hulk, the Avengers and the X-Men.
—Ekow Eshun
july 11, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
Adverb
There will be a movie theater, upstairs like, sort of, restaurant area.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Jude’s were like, drink a bottle of whiskey a day and follow people around as an FBI agent.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for like
Verb
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The Tarte Brows for Days Framing Gel was made for anyone who wants definition, fuller-looking brows, and serious hold (without stickiness) in a single swipe.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
5 July 2025
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No, Charlize really wanted to play with the helicopter bit, and Fred North [helped brainstorm].—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Those with dry skin might prefer this glowy formula, as it's spiked with moisturizing ingredients such as shea butter and porcelain flower.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
12 July 2025
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Ultimately, the Phillies would prefer none of their pitchers throw in the All-Star Game.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Buckingham Palace has confirmed that President Donald Trump will enjoy an unprecedented second state visit to the United Kingdom.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
14 July 2025
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No other female actor in south has ever enjoyed the name and fame as her.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Then the governor, seemingly trying to please the president, vetoed laws that assist Floridians in survival mode.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Two tiebreaking runs scored, a fact that pleased Altuve far more than another milestone in a career full of them.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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America has previously seized Iraqi and Afghan funds for similar reasons.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Last year saw three similar incursions, according to The Associated Press.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
Adverb
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Thus, in pretty much every real estate loan of this type, the lender will require that the real estate developer personally guarantee that the lender will be repaid in full on the loan, no matter what happens to ABC LLC and its assets.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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There is pretty much only one woman with a speaking part in the entire movie, played by Cindy Morgan, previously seen as Lacey Underall in Caddyshack.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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Drake Baldwin, 24, could lead the Braves to weigh offers for Murphy, who’s owed about $50 million through 2028.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The group of fires is in an area that stretches about 3 miles alongside U.S. 85 from Titan Road to Kelly Court, Willie said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Avington takes pride in seeing the kids learn a host of new skills in everything from swimming to math and loves to see their confidence grow in the process.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
13 July 2025
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But true Leonard fans will love the heavily detailed account, with page after page of facts about the author’s 45 books, countless movie scripts and short stories.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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“Like.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/like. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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