- present tense form of like (3rd person singular).
likes
Example Sentences
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It falls behind the likes of the Netherlands, down 14%, and France, with a decline of 4.5%.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
All over America, the likes of Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, and Kylian Mbappé have been lighting up the scoreboard, just as the entire sport expected.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
Concerns about spending from the likes of Microsoft and Oracle are now weighing on some AI stocks.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
"My son has been saying to me 'you've changed history Dad', but he likes a good phrase," Harrington said.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
I’ve already replaced the fern in my room twice, and it seems Mr. Harris’s plant likes me about the same as the ferns do.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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