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as in enjoyed
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 preferred
to show partiality toward
I like romantic comedies more than action movies
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as in loved
to take pleasure in
an adventuresome young woman who likes skydiving
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as in pleased
to see fit
feel free to order whatever you like from the menu
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Recent Examples of liked
Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Emerson never much liked Hawthorne’s fiction.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Investors liked the announcement.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
But the Panthers needed another interior player after releasing A’Shawn Robinson, and liked Hunter’s mindset and play style.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
What exactly was said is unclear, but coach Marco Sturm liked the fire.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Jennifer Aniston, who was married to Theroux from 2015 to 2018, liked the post from her verified Instagram account.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
There have always been rumors about the British royal family, and even before the former prince Andrew was arrested for suspicion of misconduct in public office, one of the rumors about him was that no one really liked him.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Apr. 2026
So, no issue with anyone who liked the show and watched it.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
Schindler liked the way the Knights were able to play strong in those setbacks.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Emerson never much liked Hawthorne’s fiction.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Investors liked the announcement.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
But the Panthers needed another interior player after releasing A’Shawn Robinson, and liked Hunter’s mindset and play style.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
What exactly was said is unclear, but coach Marco Sturm liked the fire.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Jennifer Aniston, who was married to Theroux from 2015 to 2018, liked the post from her verified Instagram account.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
There have always been rumors about the British royal family, and even before the former prince Andrew was arrested for suspicion of misconduct in public office, one of the rumors about him was that no one really liked him.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Apr. 2026
So, no issue with anyone who liked the show and watched it.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liked
Adjective
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Another person on the most wanted bulletin, Isamar Santana, is now listed as in custody.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Patel added eight of the FBI's most wanted fugitives have been captured in just over a year, more than double the previous four years combined.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Everything can be enjoyed in the garden.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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That litigation is occurring as plaintiffs have enjoyed success suing social media companies over addictive app designs.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sloane preferred to focus on others rather than herself and her achievements, Dew said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Because once the Avs had snatched a 1-0 lead, the Kings clearly preferred to dance than skate.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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John Franklin-Myers, who loved talking, sacking and eating Uncrustables, left as a free agent to the Titans.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Some loved the idea of adding a player of his caliber.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Again, Brunello was a man at ease in his surroundings, pleased to share the docufilm about his life and philosophies.—
Randee Dawn,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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A couple giggling teens popped on and off that scale recently, pleased, apparently, by the reading.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Use of herbicides requires caution to avoid harming desirable plants and ensure the safety of yourself and others.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Macron underscored the need for European industry to innovate and win back consumers with better, more desirable products that will finance the EU’s defense goals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Christian Petersen / Getty Images The Los Angeles Lakers couldn’t pull off a sweep on Sunday, but the Oklahoma City Thunder are heavily favored to do so on Monday.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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That outcome would still leave Democrats favored to win the House and force House Speaker Mike Johnson to surrender the gavel to Jeffries.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Given their relatively little stage time together, the two savored the opportunity to admire each other’s performance.—
Carey Purcell,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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While awaiting their orbital departure earlier Thursday, the astronauts savored the views of Earth from tens of thousands of miles high.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Liked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liked. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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