- present tense form of like (3rd person singular).
likes
Example Sentences
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These are not economic minnows either; it’s the likes of Japan, India, China and Korea.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026
Alongside the likes of Sciver-Brunt, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Amy Jones and Heather Knight, it feels like a core group who have grown up together.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026
Higher oil prices also mean that “the likes of the ECB can’t lower their guard just yet,” KBC analysts said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026
The attacking midfielder, 23, also played for England from under-15 to under-21 levels alongside the likes of Jude Bellingham.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026
“Jonah likes Mountain Dew,” Katherine said, pausing her Tetris long enough to point to her brother.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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