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verb

past tense of prefer

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of preferred
Adjective
West was one of several Alabama inmates who selected nitrogen as their preferred execution method after state lawmakers authorized it. Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025 The developers' preferred approach would reduce financing costs because cities can borrow money at lower interest rates compared to private bank loans. Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025 Just toss the ingredients into a blender, adjust the liquid or ice to your preferred texture, and enjoy every sip. Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Those who scored high in Pragma, a practical love orientation, preferred similarity in lifestyle, family beliefs, diet and intellectual level. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for preferred
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preferred
Adjective
  • Lauren James, England’s most explosive attacking player, was a doubt to be among the selected 23 because of a hamstring injury.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 6 June 2025
  • The selected artist will receive $1,700-$2,125 a month for the 17- to 18-week program, plus a stipend for art supplies.
    Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 18 May 2025
Adjective
  • New in select theaters on streaming on premium video on demand, Off the Grid stars Duhamel as Guy, a brilliant scientist hiding out in the wild from a megalomaniac employer who wants to weaponize his mini cold fusion reactor for nefarious purposes.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • At present, only those explicitly invited, many of whom are a select group of superfans with large followings in the Tesla community, may hail one of his robotaxis.
    Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • On Why Saunas And Cold Plunges Are Pivotal For Recovery Routine As Washington decompresses during the offseason, one of his favorite spots to hit up is WorldSprings Dallas.
    DJ Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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    Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • But that was not the case at Leicester last season, when Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall enjoyed a career-best campaign while wingers Abdul Fatawu and Stephy Mavididi registered 19 and 18 goal involvements respectively in the Championship.
    Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Rowdy expectations Illinois enjoyed a home-like atmosphere in Friday’s first-round win, thanks to the many Illini fans who traveled from Champaign and the Chicago area.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Dwight Yoakam, Turnpike Troubadours are among favored country and Americana performers set to headline a Feb. 19 L.A. fire relief concert in Nashville at Bridgestone Arena.
    Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
  • Billionaire real estate developer Rick Caruso, a Democrat who unsuccessfully ran for mayor of Los Angeles in 2022 and is reportedly debating whether to run for mayor again or governor, was the favored choice of GOP voters, with the backing of 27% of survey respondents.
    Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
Adjective
  • John Stewart and Guy Gardner are considered to be the most famous ones after Jordan in Sector 2814, the chunk of space where Earth is located. Lanterns get their abilities from their iconic power rings that allow chosen individuals to channel their willpower into energy constructs.
    Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 13 May 2025
  • Pope Francis’s chosen burial church could implement some closures in the days leading up to, during, and after the burial.
    Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 22 Apr. 2025

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“Preferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferred. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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