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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4
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
This gives investors a potential upside target of $104 and a great risk/reward set-up favoring being long the stock into Tuesday’s numbers.
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Jay Woods, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Pan and Childs concluded that Kelly abused his discretion and failed to weigh other factors favoring Perlmutter's request for a preliminary injunction.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The bill boosted Pentagon spending and allowed expiring income tax rates that Democrats see as favoring the wealthy to continue.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The beauty of this nude nail look lies in its versatility, pairing well with any outfit without feeling quite as stripped down as the barely-there manicures that celebs have been favoring well past summer.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2025
The goalie was favoring his left arm/shoulder for the rest of the Blue Jackets’ power play, but the Avs’ penalty kill didn’t allow another shot on goal.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
Polling released by Ipsos in late September found that 44% of adults trust Republicans more on crime, compared to just 22% favoring Democrats.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2025
Jay Woods, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Pan and Childs concluded that Kelly abused his discretion and failed to weigh other factors favoring Perlmutter's request for a preliminary injunction.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The bill boosted Pentagon spending and allowed expiring income tax rates that Democrats see as favoring the wealthy to continue.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The beauty of this nude nail look lies in its versatility, pairing well with any outfit without feeling quite as stripped down as the barely-there manicures that celebs have been favoring well past summer.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2025
The goalie was favoring his left arm/shoulder for the rest of the Blue Jackets’ power play, but the Avs’ penalty kill didn’t allow another shot on goal.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
Polling released by Ipsos in late September found that 44% of adults trust Republicans more on crime, compared to just 22% favoring Democrats.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favoring
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Nevertheless, Ed still idolized Augusta and would grow to become obsessed with appeasing her, according to Biography.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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So far, efforts at appeasing the MAGA outrage machine have only backfired.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Pierce acknowledged the stigma around accepting food aid, especially in a conservative state like Idaho.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Oct. 2025
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Lauro, himself a former federal prosecutor, previously represented former NBA official Tim Donaghy, who was charged with betting on league games and accepting bribes to influence his calls.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Tight ends fiercely preserve their own history and the nuances of their position, preferring peer-to-peer coaching to more traditional coach/player dynamics.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Their anger boils down to preferring that shareholders follow the lead of boards of directors and other corporate managers rather than the analysis of independent third parties.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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Gen Alpha’s latest viral catchphrase is baffling adults and delighting kids across the country.—
Kimberly Richardson,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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The video-sharing phenomenon has captivated billions, upending old ways of doing things, generating vast revenues, and delighting people around the world.—
Merrill Fabry,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The result is a lower threshold for tolerating frustration, and a harder time focusing in the classroom.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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And while European diplomats were for many years eager to court Vučić, even tolerating hedging tactics that saw Serbia expand ties with Russia and China, that changed amid the president’s response to months of protest.—
Hanna Begić,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Before long, strangers are watching, liking, and commenting on a moment that was meant to be private.—
Eli Thompson,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Saints’ other wideout of interest, Chris Olave, would likely cost too high a draft pick for the Patriots’ liking.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Upgrade Your Coffee with 2 Ingredients Gaines keeps a versatile sugar-vanilla mixture on hand for gifting and for her own daily coffee ritual.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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If the Lola Weighted Blanket isn’t within your gifting budget, the Anthropologie Tipped Puffer Faux-Fur Throw Blanket is another great option for under $150.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Favoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favoring. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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