1
as in appeasing
to do a service or favor for
although she was at the party as a guest, the singer favored us with a song
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2
as in accepting
to have a favorable opinion of
if this measure will reduce our property taxes, then I favor it
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3
as in preferring
to show partiality toward
older moviegoers tend to favor films that have certain extras—like a plot and developed characters
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as in endowing
to furnish freely or naturally with some power, quality, or attribute
favored with good looks
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Recent Examples of favoring
Now favoring Republicans, the District 32 GOP primary has drawn nine candidates.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The market is currently favoring two to three reductions in borrowing costs in 2026.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
Missouri and North Carolina lawmakers were among those who responded with redrawn districts further favoring Republicans.
—Michael Van Sickler, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Buck quietly redirected his sandwich fortune into land, favoring timber’s generational stability over flashier assets.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
While Texas lawmakers have since passed new safety legislation, survivors say disaster relief has been uneven — often favoring homeowners over small businesses and low-income residents.
—Gretchen Butwid, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Lucas, in his neat beard and plaid shirts, was shy but certain in his own beliefs, favoring big ideas over execution.
—Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Though series results aren’t generally an indicator of how the two global powers fare once a gold medal is on the line, the results raised eyebrows over a potential shift in power favoring the Americans.
—John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent studies have raised concerns about officiating consistency favoring certain teams.
—Jason Corso, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The market is currently favoring two to three reductions in borrowing costs in 2026.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Feb. 2026
Missouri and North Carolina lawmakers were among those who responded with redrawn districts further favoring Republicans.
—Michael Van Sickler, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Buck quietly redirected his sandwich fortune into land, favoring timber’s generational stability over flashier assets.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
While Texas lawmakers have since passed new safety legislation, survivors say disaster relief has been uneven — often favoring homeowners over small businesses and low-income residents.
—Gretchen Butwid, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Lucas, in his neat beard and plaid shirts, was shy but certain in his own beliefs, favoring big ideas over execution.
—Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Though series results aren’t generally an indicator of how the two global powers fare once a gold medal is on the line, the results raised eyebrows over a potential shift in power favoring the Americans.
—John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent studies have raised concerns about officiating consistency favoring certain teams.
—Jason Corso, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favoring
Verb
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The smooth Italian leather looks buttery and luxurious, while the simplicity of the silhouette is appeasing my favorite sleek, clean aesthetic.—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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Newsom seems to have recognized that appeasing California’s Democrats puts him out of step with the country.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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According to Schmidt, who speaks Chinese and had chosen to intern at a Chinese company during college instead of accepting an early offer from Coinbase, Dragonfly still maintains a strong Asia presence, though its investments in the region have gone down over the years.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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After happily accepting, some made their way to chit chat at a circular bar adorned with cascading rose towers.—
Avon Dorsey,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Chinese authorities reportedly turned down the idea, preferring instead to deal with European leaders one by one, and Macron agreed to come without his EU counterpart.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2026
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Both Waller and Miran voted against the January decision, preferring instead another quarter-point cut.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping and the junta chief Min Aung Hlaing met in Moscow in May to discuss cooperation, endowing the junta with an air of global legitimacy.—
Dan Swift,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Sep. 2025
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In the past, people would even be buried under the khata porch, endowing the doorway with an important spiritual and ritual significance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Thanks to the Muppets’ film franchise and the wonders of YouTube, the wacky gang is still delighting, and expanding, its fan base.—
Jared Bahir Browsh,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Church’s has been delighting customers since 1952, when the first location opened in San Antonio.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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So maybe there’s another surprise at quarterback somewhere across the landscape over the next few months, and maybe teams will end up liking the passing prospects in the 2026 draft more than early projections suggest.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Wanting versus liking The first interesting wrinkle that needs to be considered is the fact that dopamine does not directly cause the sensation of pleasure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In both origin stories, the owners began gifting hockey players a hat from their store as a marketing opportunity.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2026
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When gifting a bouquet, include a tag that identifies the symbolism behind each flower.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Black has sometimes driven for miles to a particular cemetery only to find a funeral under way, obliging him to leave empty-handed.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The article is the key mutual defense clause, obliging all member countries to come to the aid of another member whose sovereignty or territorial integrity might be under threat.—
Pan Pylas,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Favoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favoring. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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