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as in wants
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 prefers
to show partiality toward
I like romantic comedies more than action movies
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as in enjoys
to take pleasure in
an adventuresome young woman who likes skydiving
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as in pleases
to see fit
feel free to order whatever you like from the menu
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as in types
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 equivalents
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 likings
positive regard for something
she thought her new boyfriend was unusually interested in her likes and dislikes
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Recent Examples of likes
Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Cowboy Carter’s fate feels a bit fuzzy only because Bey, who has been nominated in this category four times before, faces such strong competition from the likes of Carpenter, Swift, Eilish, Roan and Grande.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
That wasn’t the only number revealed at the Upfront, where the likes of Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Idris Elba showing up to entertain advertisers.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Cowboy Carter’s fate feels a bit fuzzy only because Bey, who has been nominated in this category four times before, faces such strong competition from the likes of Carpenter, Swift, Eilish, Roan and Grande.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
But that hasn’t stopped the likes of Lego and Hasbro from pushing ahead.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 4 Oct. 2024
The brands featured include the likes of Paula’s Choice, La Mer, Augustinus Bader, and Byredo.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
Greens, reds and even blues dancing across the sky are common at northern latitudes, such as the Arctic and Antarctic Circles, but very rare in the likes of Florida, the Bahamas and Mexico.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The brands featured include the likes of Paula’s Choice, La Mer, Augustinus Bader, and Byredo.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
Greens, reds and even blues dancing across the sky are common at northern latitudes, such as the Arctic and Antarctic Circles, but very rare in the likes of Florida, the Bahamas and Mexico.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Cowboy Carter’s fate feels a bit fuzzy only because Bey, who has been nominated in this category four times before, faces such strong competition from the likes of Carpenter, Swift, Eilish, Roan and Grande.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
That wasn’t the only number revealed at the Upfront, where the likes of Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Idris Elba showing up to entertain advertisers.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Cowboy Carter’s fate feels a bit fuzzy only because Bey, who has been nominated in this category four times before, faces such strong competition from the likes of Carpenter, Swift, Eilish, Roan and Grande.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
But that hasn’t stopped the likes of Lego and Hasbro from pushing ahead.
—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 4 Oct. 2024
The brands featured include the likes of Paula’s Choice, La Mer, Augustinus Bader, and Byredo.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
Greens, reds and even blues dancing across the sky are common at northern latitudes, such as the Arctic and Antarctic Circles, but very rare in the likes of Florida, the Bahamas and Mexico.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The brands featured include the likes of Paula’s Choice, La Mer, Augustinus Bader, and Byredo.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for likes
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For someone who prefers listening to music, podcasts, and audiobooks without headphones, this JBL Bluetooth speaker has powerful, deep bass, a grip handle for easy portability, 24 hours of playtime, and a waterproof design.Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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Whether an attendee prefers the sounds of the underground or music that is more approachable for those new to dance music, there are soundscapes for all.Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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However, the company enjoys a very strong position in its key asset servicing business as customer retention tends to be very high.GuruFocus, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Joe still enjoys this organic marketing today.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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This week, Joan chooses her final four — and sends one favorite home early.Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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While Tomlin chooses to be coy about the decision, here are two reasons why a quarterback change from Fields to Wilson presents boom-or-bust potential for the Steelers’ offense this season.Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Likes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likes. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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