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Recent Examples of prefer Many CFOs prefer to secure deals now rather than risk adverse developments, such as new tariffs, that could negatively affect their businesses. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 17 June 2025 The Baltimore Sun previously reported that the Ravens had interest in Alexander at last year’s trade deadline, though the discussion didn’t go far because Baltimore preferred not to give up draft compensation. Sam Jane, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 2025 Mocha Home buyers preferred the 2025 Pantone Color of the Year, or any mid-tone brown, in bathrooms. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025 Lazard, at the end of the day, may prefer to make his own path. Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for prefer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prefer
Verb
  • Do the accolades, likes, and shares compensate for the misallocation of our attention?
    Tim Maurer, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • Brunnera does not like summer heat and may not do well south of Zone 8.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Verb
  • There weary shoppers or passersby can choose from more than 200 types of 100 percent Arabica specialty coffees from 35 countries.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
  • The Nashville Predators chose physical forward Brady Martin with the fifth pick.
    Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • It’s supposed to be a time to bond with your kids, enjoy nature, and maybe escape stresses of day-to-day life.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 20 June 2025
  • Diano enjoyed an impressive senior season and credited USA Powerlifting coach Brent Guillen, American Heritage-Delray coach Rachel Batista and strength and conditioning coach Lyndon Bell.
    Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • Trump regularly grants interviews to Fox News journalists, and selected several former hosts and pundits at the network to serve in key positions in his administration.
    Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 19 June 2025
  • Designing and Enhancing Your Moon Garden Experience Since a moon garden is designed to be enjoyed in dim light, select a spot that is easy to access.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
Verb
  • Instead, in too many formless episodes, Season 4 favors quiet solo scenes (Syd perfects a dish amid dramatic lighting and a haunting St. Vincent track, in a set piece that looks lovely but has nothing new to say) and earnest two-handers.
    Judy Berman, Time, 26 June 2025
  • Fortune also favors the really, really, extremely, incredibly lucky.
    Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • Premium frozen fruit, picked and frozen at peak ripeness, is often better than fresh fruit.
    Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
  • Since its Sundance debut, the film has played many festivals, from Cannes to Independent Film Festival Boston, which picked Sorry, Baby as the capstone for this year’s edition of the fest.
    Andy Crump, Time, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • Who wants to read an article by someone who has nothing but contempt for you?
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 23 June 2025
  • Trump also wants the Federal Reserve to lower rates, another goal that would be set back by higher inflation.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025

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“Prefer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefer. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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