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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
Swift isn’t the only artist who has nixed singles, preferring to launch an album in one piece.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Companies prefer to reach settlements, in part because such agreements are required to be kept confidential.
—Vinod Sreeharsha
september 22, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Senior writer Emily Farris prefers Staub’s dark, textured enameled cooking surface to Le Creuset’s light surface.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
These days, people prefer to show craftsmanship by letting raw materials sing.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Companies prefer to reach settlements, in part because such agreements are required to be kept confidential.
—Vinod Sreeharsha
september 22, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Senior writer Emily Farris prefers Staub’s dark, textured enameled cooking surface to Le Creuset’s light surface.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
These days, people prefer to show craftsmanship by letting raw materials sing.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prefer
Verb
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Others didn't like the new vampire elements, like sparkly skin.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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There are no trailers on the Taylor Swift YouTube channel and there are only stills posted on Instagram with over 20M likes from 282M followers.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 Oct. 2025
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Nonetheless, Kishimori chose the United States as his first overseas trip at age 20 and then chose the United States as his first destination after joining the Japanese Foreign Service.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Patrons can choose between six spice levels.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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But not Rio who was seen enjoying a far more relaxed day.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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Tourists are still enjoying Michigan's lineup of dynamic fall events amid Apple Month and Michigan Agritourism Month this October and are flexible to changing fall color patterns, said Nick Nerbonne, media and digital director for Travel Michigan.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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For people who live outside of high-risk flood zones, skipping flood insurance and selecting lower-cost add-ons, like sump pump coverage, is routine.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Schloss Johannisberg further refined its approach to harvesting, introducing Auslese in 1787, which meant selecting grapes even later in the season, especially those affected by botrytis.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
5 Oct. 2025
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In both Israeli and the Palestinian societies, strong majorities have favored an end to the fighting.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
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Soft conditions would slow the fairways and favor carry distance, while wet greens raise the value of spin control and pace.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Check out expert picks from our sister sites CNET, ZDNET, Mashable, and Lifehacker.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Complete our roundup of best basics with something a bit more fashion-forward, too, like a floral blouse from Ulla Johnson or a light wash denim shirt from Nanushka—the fashion girl picks.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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Even if Schottenheimer wants to deny it, a lot of the grit that players and the owner pointed to that was shown in the game goes right back to him.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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The purpose of Villa’s deep build-up is to coax opponents into pressing or, as in chess, move into positions Emery wants them, opening passing lanes into his attacking midfielders.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Prefer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefer. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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