- present tense form of like (3rd person singular).
likes
Example Sentences
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This may explain why he has no problem when white men have beards, as seen on his church leader, Doug Wilson, or the many celebrities the defense secretary likes to take photos with.
From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026
A more capable model would allow Mistral to appeal to more consumers and enterprises, grow its customer base and better compete with the likes of ChatGPT maker OpenAI and Anthropic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Market leader Snog faced increasing competition from the likes of Yog, Yoomoo and Pinkberry, while consumers also realised that the dessert may not have been the healthier option they initially thought it was.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
“We’re 100% for hiring firefighters and prioritizing public safety. This is not shot at the firefighters. It’s an affordability issue. No one likes the permanence of a tax with no end in sight.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
He likes when I joke around with him.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
