1
as in to like
to show partiality toward
I generally prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla
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2
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
Investment firms of the ultra wealthy are known for their patience, preferring to invest for decades or even generations.
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Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 24 July 2025
Cuban is an email lover, preferring the line of communication over Slack, texting, and calling.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 July 2025
The Luna's bathroom has a vanity sink, a shower, and a flushing toilet, which can be upgraded to a off-grid composting toilet if preferred.
—Adam Williams
july 23, New Atlas, 23 July 2025
Those with dry skin might prefer this glowy formula, as it's spiked with moisturizing ingredients such as shea butter and porcelain flower.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 12 July 2025
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Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 24 July 2025
Cuban is an email lover, preferring the line of communication over Slack, texting, and calling.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 July 2025
The Luna's bathroom has a vanity sink, a shower, and a flushing toilet, which can be upgraded to a off-grid composting toilet if preferred.
—Adam Williams
july 23, New Atlas, 23 July 2025
Those with dry skin might prefer this glowy formula, as it's spiked with moisturizing ingredients such as shea butter and porcelain flower.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prefer
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While math inspired Medeiros, Jean Creighton likes to think about the ways that the motion of planets shapes our lives.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Costa's 2023 Hellcat Challenger Jailbreak modded by Hennessy with 1,100 horsepower may seem like overkill to some people, but Costa is a proud Mopar owner who likes the challenge his car gives him.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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Southwest passengers now have to choose between four different price tiers of tickets when booking a flight: Basic, Choice, Choice Preferred, Choice Extra.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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Aimee, the couple's oldest child, chose not to be involved in the series.—
Julie Tremaine,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Travelers can enjoy Paris without overspending by timing trips for the off-season, booking early, and skipping touristy hotspots.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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The 34-year-old, enjoying the moment, agreed, swung a few pro shots and acted along.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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More key members of the team tasked with bringing the East Bank development to life have been selected, and a construction timeline is emerging.—
Molly Davis,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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But Hartzell, who preceded Davis, was selected without a search committee as a sole finalist during the COVID-19 pandemic after several months leading as interim, just like Davis.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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With the dress the focal point of her red carpet look, Garner kept her accessories minimal, favoring jewelry pieces courtesy of Beladora, a source for authentic vintage and designer jewels based in Los Angeles.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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Use defensively in horizontals, especially if track bias favors closers.—
Jared Welch,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The issue was, Boston's chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom failed to pick a lane.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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For dessert with a kick, pick the Dirty Pop Espresso Martini, a sweet alcoholic treat sure to keep you wide awake for the second half of the drag show.—
Constance Ogle,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Grocer Albertsons wants to know the details behind former Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen’s sudden resignation in March amid an internal ethics investigation, according to a news report.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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But Turner wants to encourage states that are welcoming these projects to think ahead.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
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“Prefer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefer. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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