as in selected
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
my preferred means of communication is e-mail
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1
as in liked
to show partiality toward
I generally prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla
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2
as in chose
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 preferred
Cody Godwin, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
The technology, which offers about twice the energy capacity of lead-acid batteries, has now been identified as the preferred option for the next-generation SSN-AUKUS fleet.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
When the movie was being wrapped up, Robertson claims Helm wasn’t keen on shooting the additional soundstage footage that featured the Staple Singers and Emmylou Harris, and would have preferred to keep the extra cash for themselves.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Heat milk or your preferred milk alternative on the stove or in 30-second bursts in the microwave.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
The technology, which offers about twice the energy capacity of lead-acid batteries, has now been identified as the preferred option for the next-generation SSN-AUKUS fleet.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
Saito speaks some English but preferred to use Google Translate while being interviewed.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025
When the movie was being wrapped up, Robertson claims Helm wasn’t keen on shooting the additional soundstage footage that featured the Staple Singers and Emmylou Harris, and would have preferred to keep the extra cash for themselves.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preferred
Adjective
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The selected cohort—Diamond Batiste, Ciara Boniface, Jeremy Hsing, Alejandra López and Brittany Alexia Young—were chosen from nearly 1,000 submissions, placing them at the forefront of a new chapter in cinematic storytelling.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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The selected resident will receive a year-long immersive experience, both living and working at Trilith while developing their original project with the guidance of industry professionals.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Katya hadn’t liked his plan, Ryan said.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Like me — a reluctant movie guy who never liked racing, and now somehow has three racecars.—
Chris Cardillo,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Options are from a select menu.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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From November 5 to December 5, 2025, riders can enjoy the brand’s largest discounts ever — up to $900 off on select electric bikes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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No team plays well every week, but Green Bay is the only team with more than one defeat this season when favored by at least seven.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Policies that favored building new dams and drilling deep wells over maintaining infrastructure and promoting conservation have left the country facing severe water shortages.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Lecholop acknowledged that the key feature of the process is removing a board elected by the community and replacing it with one hand-picked by Morath.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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In a surprising turn of events, Grande picked an audience member to perform opposite with, instead of her usual scene partner Erivo as Elphaba.—
Haley Kluge,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Grab it on Amazon right now, and check out my favorite air frying essentials below.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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The trailer also offers an extended look at fan-favorite character Tyson (Daniel Diemer), a cyclops, and a brief glimpse of Tamara Smart as Thalia.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The family drove across the lake into New Orleans, enjoyed dinner at a landmark restaurant and then met Justin’s oldest sister, Tara, at a sports bar.—
Alexandra Rockey Fleming,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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The film enjoyed a 12-minute ovation in Venice and has since played at Toronto, San Sebastian and London among other festivals and soon hits the MENA circuit with a screening at the Red Sea Film Festival in December.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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But his chosen career path ended his life — and nearly killed his heartbroken father, who suffered a stroke upon hearing the news that his son had been gunned down.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
29 July 2025
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Costello’s donates products to community raffles and fundraisers, allowing chosen charities to select any item in the store worth up to $100 for their events.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2025
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“Preferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferred. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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