likes
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present tense formof like (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
likeadjectiveof the same form, appearance, kind, character, amount, etc..
Example Sentences
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What he likes about I-bonds versus, say Treasury inflation-protected securities, is that you don’t have to worry about redeeming at a particular maturity date.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
Catrambone likes high-grade corporate bonds that are trading at a discount, while selectively adding lower quality yields aiming at a “strongly yielding portfolio and one that is diversified.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
After viciously hitting step-back threes, trash talking anyone who dares tempt him and racking up two NBA scoring titles, Doncic just likes to stay home, maybe get lunch or play cards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
She likes to stretch out her scenarios until the IRA owner in question turns 101.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
“Yes. That’s where Twitch lives, and she is an excellent baker of muffins and other sweet goods. A polar bear such as myself likes eating tasty delicious things as often as I can.”
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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