- present tense form of like (3rd person singular).
likes
Example Sentences
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It falls behind the likes of the Netherlands, down 14%, and France, with a decline of 4.5%.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
Concerns about spending from the likes of Microsoft and Oracle are now weighing on some AI stocks.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
If he posted anything on social media, he would be awake in the middle of the night checking for likes and comments.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
No one likes submitting tax returns and bank statements over and over again, or comparing lenders against one another and negotiating, all on a tight timeline.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
“Get something for Mellie, too. And Lily. She likes chicken nuggets, right?”
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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