1
as in likes
to show partiality toward
I generally prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla
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2
as in chooses
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
most buyers of that vehicle have preferred the model with four-wheel drive
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Recent Examples of prefers
The 56-year-old politician presents himself as an amiable northern everyman who prefers T-shirts to a suit and tie and spends spare time playing soccer or spinning 1990s tunes during DJ battles.
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ABC News, 19 June 2026
Just keep in mind that sage prefers to be grown in relatively dry soil and works best as a companion for plants with similar care needs, such as carrots, tomatoes, and brassicas.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
For dirty floors, Ornatov prefers a microfiber flat mop with washable pads over a traditional mop.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
The Brain Treats Uncertainty As Threat The brain prefers closure.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
For professionals, small business owners, and anyone who prefers owning their software outright, this edition keeps things straightforward.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 18 June 2026
Carter prefers the 1960s and 1970s hippie era, including buttons from the campaigns of Jimmy Carter, Barry Goldwater and George McGovern.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Woven from organic cotton, this is also the towel for anyone who prefers their beach essentials to feel as thoughtfully considered as the rest of their wardrobe and home textiles.
—Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
It also is believed Giannis prefers Miami.
—Greg Cote
june 17, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
ABC News, 19 June 2026
Just keep in mind that sage prefers to be grown in relatively dry soil and works best as a companion for plants with similar care needs, such as carrots, tomatoes, and brassicas.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
For dirty floors, Ornatov prefers a microfiber flat mop with washable pads over a traditional mop.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
The Brain Treats Uncertainty As Threat The brain prefers closure.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
For professionals, small business owners, and anyone who prefers owning their software outright, this edition keeps things straightforward.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 18 June 2026
Carter prefers the 1960s and 1970s hippie era, including buttons from the campaigns of Jimmy Carter, Barry Goldwater and George McGovern.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Woven from organic cotton, this is also the towel for anyone who prefers their beach essentials to feel as thoughtfully considered as the rest of their wardrobe and home textiles.
—Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
It also is believed Giannis prefers Miami.
—Greg Cote
june 17, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prefers
Verb
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Trundle, as with Ronaldo in the clip above, likes to add a sole roll just before the stepover.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Its genres include the intense, hypnotic acid house that Rinoka likes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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That is, the person who chooses a gratifying activity in the present moment is correct in relation to their current desires, but wrong about their future ones.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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And in the Season 2 finale, Hank chooses to his wipe his memory clean.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Rosie Randisi Presiding over one end of the resort’s iconic, 140-foot freshwater pool, the spa enjoys pride of place within the exuberant greenery of the 32-acre estate in the island’s pastoral north, far removed from Ibiza’s nightlife reputation.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami has become associated with the wand, and Vasil enjoys giving the Japanese media something to write about, especially with Murakami sidelined.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Verb
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In October 2024, Inside Trader Joe's podcast hosts Tara Miller and Matt Sloane shared how the chain selects locations for new stores.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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The computer then randomly selects an additional two sets of six numbers.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Catherine Bracy, the CEO of TechEquity, a tech advocacy group that favors stronger AI regulations, speculated that the Anthropic employees were receiving advice to back Becerra because of his frontrunner status.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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When plants are set too close together, air circulation is diminished, which encourages a more humid plant canopy that favors disease.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Rose gave up five first-round draft picks to acquire the versatile wing from the Brooklyn Nets.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
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Because there is no rush, with no games to be played for four months and no draft picks to be made for more than a week.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
Verb
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In a crew filled with people convinced of the superiority of their own methods, Cooper just wants to look at peacocks, call his grandma, and engage in some PG-13 flirting with fellow innocent oddball Kat.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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Most significantly, Lee wants voters to grant the mayor’s office a veto over Oakland City Council decisions and absorb many day-to-day responsibilities of running the city.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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“Prefers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefers. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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