- present tense form of like (3rd person singular).
likes
Example Sentences
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He likes stories that are provocative, humorous and say something about how we live.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Australia banned under 16s last year from the likes of Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, in a crackdown designed to protect children from online bullying and "predatory algorithms".
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
Graves is a regular face in all of this, going on beloved YouTube shows like Mythical Kitchen and hanging out with the likes of Glen Powell on camera, all in the name of Cane’s.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
It was time to offer thanks to the likes of Willie West at Crenshaw and Reggie Morris of Manual Arts for paving the way for the next generation of Black head coaches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
‘Vedna? Oh. Oslak’s mate? I don’t think she likes me.’
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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