favors 1 of 2

plural of favor
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favors

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verb

present tense third-person singular of favor
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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for favors
Noun
  • The company highlights its progress in securing regulatory approvals and advancing its power plant deployment and fuel recycling initiatives.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • ReShape identified material weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting, including insufficient internal resources and ineffective processes for journal entry approvals.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Greens, reds and even blues dancing across the sky are common at northern latitudes, such as the Arctic and Antarctic Circles, but very rare in the likes of Florida, the Bahamas and Mexico.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • That wasn’t the only number revealed at the Upfront, where the likes of Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Idris Elba showing up to entertain advertisers.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Faced with $60 billion a year in fraud, Medicare spends millions chasing companies but accepts penalties that are only a fraction of the profits made on misbehavior.
    Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Andrews said Friday night’s victory shows what happens when a team collectively accepts a challenge and has strong willpower.
    David Mullen, The Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • For someone who prefers listening to music, podcasts, and audiobooks without headphones, this JBL Bluetooth speaker has powerful, deep bass, a grip handle for easy portability, 24 hours of playtime, and a waterproof design.
    Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Whether an attendee prefers the sounds of the underground or music that is more approachable for those new to dance music, there are soundscapes for all.
    Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
  • Joe still enjoys this organic marketing today.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Let’s be honest—nobody enjoys failing.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • And, after the murder of George Floyd and the resulting prominence of the Black Lives Matter movement, institutions and individuals alike had accelerated the shift in their appetites.
    Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
  • This local growth has only whetted appetites for international expansion – which brings us back to a certain guest of honor with a shrewd view of that particular concern.
    Ben Croll, Variety, 19 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • There’s also an exterior laptop sleeve and another pocket that nicely accommodates my toiletry bag and sunglasses.
    Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 21 Oct. 2024
  • The home accommodates a bedroom, bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen and washroom.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Gen Z is also more likely to spend money on these treats, with 28% spending over $10 a week on small indulgences, compared to just 15% of older generations.
    Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024
  • From next-gen tech and time-honored tools to display-worthy indulgences designed to set all of the senses at ease, here are 27 of the best wellness gifts that will guarantee those on your list start the New Year off on a healthy, happy note.
    Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
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“Favors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/favors. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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