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
Even now, though, on the verge of Blue Heron’s Los Angeles release, Romvari prefers to keep things in perspective.
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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
The guy has dated beautiful women and typically prefers Colombian women.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Gardeners in the Deep South in particular should pay attention to timing, since cilantro prefers cooler weather and may struggle in the summer heat.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Think national parks, waterfronts and Niagara Falls, plus trendy urban neighborhoods in Toronto for those who prefer city exploration.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
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David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
The guy has dated beautiful women and typically prefers Colombian women.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Gardeners in the Deep South in particular should pay attention to timing, since cilantro prefers cooler weather and may struggle in the summer heat.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Think national parks, waterfronts and Niagara Falls, plus trendy urban neighborhoods in Toronto for those who prefer city exploration.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prefer
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Even if the taxes were suspended, their reinstatement could hit drivers at a bad time, and no one likes to see taxes go up again, Hoffer said.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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It was coined by friends&, a Canadian blogger-musician who really likes coining things, and whose label, dawk26, doubles as a conceptual testing ground.—
Samuel Hyland,
Pitchfork,
15 Apr. 2026
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Langley stated in his response that Flock Safety does not share data with federal agencies, but rather customers of Flock can choose to share data with the feds.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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In the years since the show went off the air, Per Sullivan stopped acting and chose a private life outside the public eye.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Drexel Hill Little League says this night every year teaches the kids to overcome adversity, be a team player, and most of all enjoy themselves, because that's what the game of baseball is all about.—
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Creators on DeviantArt enjoy the convenience, security, and user-friendliness of modern internet retail platforms combined with the broad reach and audience-building features of mainstream social media.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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His father, David Overstreet, was a running back at Oklahoma before being selected by the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the 1981 NFL Draft.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2026
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Early in draft season, some projected that the Chiefs could select Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2026
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The campaign that year felt predictable — Obama was favored to win — but the political climate was sharpened by the Tea Party, a conservative grassroots movement within the Republican Party that sought to repeal Obamacare.—
Nataliya Gumenyuk,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
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Switzerland was favored venue, and the stakes weren’t so high back then; the two countries weren’t at war and the global economy didn’t hang on control of the Strait of Hormuz.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Nothing says summer quite like picking the ripe homegrown tomato straight from your garden.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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Shop more Tiny Tags Mother’s Day picks below, including under-$100 Amazon finds.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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In Riverwoods, adjacent to Lincolnshire, sandbags were also available for residents who wanted them, said Laura Trevino, the village’s trustee of communications.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The county, Horwedel said, wants to focus its investment in the areas of the stadium used by fans.—
Nicolas Villamil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Prefer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefer. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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