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
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
Harris, a generation younger and of Black and Indian heritage, is a compelling foil against Trump, who remade the GOP to his liking and helms a movement that has found no counterweight in conservative circles.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 10 Sep. 2024
To adjust the loft to your liking, use one of the two zippers to tighten or loosen the cover so the fill fluffs or loosens based on your preferences.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
While there isn’t a signature zero-proof cocktail listed, the bartenders can expertly whip up a non-alcoholic blackberry mojito or something else to your liking.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024
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Top with crispy tortilla strips, extra cheese, cilantro, and sour cream to your liking.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
Harris, a generation younger and of Black and Indian heritage, is a compelling foil against Trump, who remade the GOP to his liking and helms a movement that has found no counterweight in conservative circles.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 10 Sep. 2024
To adjust the loft to your liking, use one of the two zippers to tighten or loosen the cover so the fill fluffs or loosens based on your preferences.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
While there isn’t a signature zero-proof cocktail listed, the bartenders can expertly whip up a non-alcoholic blackberry mojito or something else to your liking.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liking
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The company needs a roughly $163 share price to hit the milestone, below the more than $180 price targets held by analysts at the likes of Bank of America, Jefferies and Wells Fargo. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.Derek Saul, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Breakthrough India jury was chaired by film producer and Breakthrough India ambassador Guneet Monga Kapoor, and also featured the likes of Vice President of Content, Netflix India, Monika Shergill and filmmaker Sushmit Ghosh.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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This was a great move for Datejust buyers who didn’t want or need a date, preferring instead a simple and symmetrical dial unhindered by a magnifying cyclops.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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But Sweeney has remained mostly mum about her relationship, preferring to keep the details of it to herself and rarely sharing photos of the two on social media.Jen Juneau, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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The Roman allegory — in which Cesar aspires to change his government while fulfilling his creative hubris, enjoying the perks of fickle celebrity — is both inexact and unoriginal.Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
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Still, that hasn’t stopped its owner, Walmart heiress Nancy Walton Laurie, from enjoying it.Giacomo Tognini, Forbes, 4 Oct. 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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All the biggest topics in the world, Americans have an appetite for a little bit of information.Tracy Wright, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024
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The court has shown little appetite for pursuing charges against regimes like Bashar al-Assad's in Syria, where civilians were gassed, or against figures in Iran's leadership, despite their violent crackdowns on protesters and criminal regional proxy wars.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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The key to success lies in choosing the right type of air purifier withappropriate filtration technology.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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But intentionally looking for cyclists or choosing to drive unaware can be the difference between life and death for someone who’s just trying to get home.Emily Pape, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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How to be a better gift-giver Individual tastes in gifts can vary greatly, but there are some broad strokes of what people tend to appreciate.Whizy Kim, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
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True freedom is not available to Aaron, not now and maybe not ever, and this little taste of it feels too good to let go.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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The film embraces heroism in the face of an oppressive regime, the strength of fraternal ties and the themes of love, betrayal, morality and hope.Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
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Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip’s relationship was one of love, respect, and long-lasting admiration.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Liking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liking. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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