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as in to like
to show partiality toward
I generally prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla
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as in to choose
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 prefer
For folks who are looking for an even more affordable experience, or who would prefer to skip the charcuterie, a wine-only tasting costs just $15 per person.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Named for the interesting seed pods that resemble hops, it is related to American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana), as both are members of the birch family, but where Hophornbeam prefers upland soils, Hornbeam prefers floodplains.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
But Serkis prefers his Trojan horse without the slaughter.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Listeners might prefer Kehlani’s back half.
—Alfred Soto, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Named for the interesting seed pods that resemble hops, it is related to American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana), as both are members of the birch family, but where Hophornbeam prefers upland soils, Hornbeam prefers floodplains.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2026
But Serkis prefers his Trojan horse without the slaughter.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Listeners might prefer Kehlani’s back half.
—Alfred Soto, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prefer
Verb
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Melvin likes to use thrifted trays to hold jewelry.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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In 1991 — peak Captain Planet and the Planeteers — Turner won the Audubon medal from the National Audubon Society, a conservation group that really likes birds.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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Not everyone will make the decision to pursue treatment, but good candidates deserve the opportunity to choose.—
Kathi Rigby,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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That is all too rare these days, especially in the case of an apparently rootless individual who chose an unconventional yet outwardly decent lifestyle.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Junior pitcher Aleksandria Blanco enjoys a dramatic, concert-like effort for Oak Lawn.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The plethora of works are markedly vibrant and fresh, from the Hamlet in Brooklyn who wears a beanie to the one who enjoys Bollywood-style dances in London.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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In selecting Norwich, a city centrally located in the eastern part of the state, the team has found a home stadium that looks much different than the large-scale plans Swanston had for a $1 billion waterfront stadium and mixed-use development project in Bridgeport.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The shah’s wife, former Empress Farah Pahlavi, largely selected the works from artists ranging from Pablo Picasso and Vincent Van Gogh to Mark Rothko, Francis Bacon and David Hockney.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Because of this, they’re often favored by beginner investors or those who want flexibility.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Webster fended off the threat, with nearly 51% of voters favoring the incumbent.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Griffin was picked by the Minnesota Lynx in the third round of the 2025 draft but didn’t report to camp last year to rehab a lingering knee injury from the college season, and she was waived by the Lynx during training camp this season.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2026
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But so far, the focus of these draft picks — which is football first and borders on football only — stands in contrast to the bigger personalities and egos of recent Joe Schoen first round picks such as Malik Nabers, Jaxson Dart and Abdul Carter.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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The project is particularly acrimonious, drawing out geographical battles between north and south and thorny fights between officials who want to build the tunnel and environmentalists and Delta residents seeking to protect the local ecosystem and their way of life.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Chimaev just wants his rival to make it to the cage.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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“Prefer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefer. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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