- present tense form of like (3rd person singular).
likes
Example Sentences
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There’s a lot Tom Nancy likes about his new life as a human boy: sandwiches, climbing trees, dessert after dinner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
And Josh admitted he wouldn't mind "turning to the dark side" and joining the likes of Viper, Legend and Scotland's own Sabre.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
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
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
Nothing’s name is Horace and he likes to eat worms.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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