- present tense form of like (3rd person singular).
likes
Example Sentences
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It has pumped heavy oil in California for 30 years, supplying the likes of Chevron in the state, and has developed fields in West Africa and Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Meanwhile Trump has maintained that he enjoys a "great relationship" with Kim, telling reporters on Wednesday: "He likes me".
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
The move will also have rattled the likes of Taiwan and Japan, which have long relied on US security guarantees in the region.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
“Nobody likes political consultants or lawyers. They like firefighters and nurses and teachers,” Republican strategist Matt Rexroad agreed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
It wasn’t the place for the likes of Jeb and me.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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