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
In the 47th minute, the Spirit successfully defended a Reign corner kick, but Trinity Rodman went down favoring her right ankle.
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ABC News, 11 May 2026
Her first trial ended in a mistrial in 1990 after jurors deadlocked, with two jurors reportedly favoring manslaughter convictions rather than murder.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 9 May 2026
The number of free throws was nearly even, favoring OKC 26-21.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
And Boris Johnson, in 2019, benefitted from this in that Farage’s then party, the Brexit Party, agreed to stand down in seats being contested by Brexit-favoring Conservative candidates, and that helped Boris Johnson enormously.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Notably, Moten shared the segment with ESPN's Monica McNutt, who gained national attention last year for accusing young girls of favoring Clark due to racial bias.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Some critics believed the idea may have been racially motivated, favoring wealthy white pickleball players over the diverse crowd of basketball players who frequent the beach, the Sun Sentinel reported.
—Amanda Rosa
may 6, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Investors should continue favoring the winning stocks within the utilities sector, despite the recent cool-off in the rally, according to Wolfe Research.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Buyers are moving away from light and airy tones, favoring deeper hues that feel modern, tranquil, and organic.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
ABC News, 11 May 2026
Her first trial ended in a mistrial in 1990 after jurors deadlocked, with two jurors reportedly favoring manslaughter convictions rather than murder.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 9 May 2026
The number of free throws was nearly even, favoring OKC 26-21.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
And Boris Johnson, in 2019, benefitted from this in that Farage’s then party, the Brexit Party, agreed to stand down in seats being contested by Brexit-favoring Conservative candidates, and that helped Boris Johnson enormously.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Notably, Moten shared the segment with ESPN's Monica McNutt, who gained national attention last year for accusing young girls of favoring Clark due to racial bias.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
Some critics believed the idea may have been racially motivated, favoring wealthy white pickleball players over the diverse crowd of basketball players who frequent the beach, the Sun Sentinel reported.
—Amanda Rosa
may 6, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Investors should continue favoring the winning stocks within the utilities sector, despite the recent cool-off in the rally, according to Wolfe Research.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Buyers are moving away from light and airy tones, favoring deeper hues that feel modern, tranquil, and organic.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for favoring
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Over the past month, Iranian officials have tried to carefully balance negotiations with Trump while appeasing powerful factions across the country’s diverse political landscape, including the Paydari group.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Cuba’s president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, publicly acknowledged discussions between the two governments last week and pledged a series of reforms aimed at appeasing Washington, a concession that indicated both the urgency of the domestic crisis and the vulnerability of the regime.—
Sarah Fitzpatrick,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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Just accepting the challenge and the criticism, constructive criticism as well.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Before accepting the plea, prosecutors showed surveillance footage of a red car, allegedly driven by Evans, pulling up next to the rental vehicle in the parking deck.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Often, Therrien did not give his works descriptive titles, preferring instead that his viewers invest his art with meaning.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
6 May 2026
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For those preferring something more traditional, the winter garden of the main house (where breakfast is also served) offers all-day classics such as filet de bœuf and the iconic Tarte Tropézienne.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The principal donation will go towards endowing the Met’s long-standing internships for undergraduate and graduate students in perpetuity.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
4 May 2026
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This information can indirectly influence national discussions by endowing them with more credibility.—
Marlen Bartsch,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After decades of delighting fans with her brilliant performances in comedies like Private Benjamin, Overboard and The First Wives Club, Hawn is turning to a different medium to spread the power of positivity.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The rise of Bernie Sanders’ preferred Senate candidate in Michigan is frustrating moderates, delighting progressives, and testing the sway of Democratic leaders in a race that will likely determine the party’s shot at a Senate majority.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Additionally, reasons included enjoying the job, liking to work, being bored, and wanting to help others.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
2 May 2026
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After six brutal years of struggling to stay afloat, movie theater owners and operators arrived in Las Vegas for CinemaCon finally liking their odds of survival.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Starting at under $10, these finds are just right for gifting… and yes, that includes gifts for yourself.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2026
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The third Kathy has really big parties that are like the Golden Globes gifting suite.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
Verb
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In civil aerospace, for example, Rolls is benefiting as manufacturers Airbus and Boeing struggle to deliver new aircraft at the pace the market requires — obliging airlines to keep flying old planes (and their engines) for longer.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2026
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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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“Favoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favoring. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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