1
as in likes
to show partiality toward
I generally prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla
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2
as in chooses
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 prefers
Warsh is a frequent Fed critic who prefers lower interest rates, yet is also a fiscal moderate who is more cautious about deploying heavy monetary strategies, USA TODAY reported.
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Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The film’s vintage patina doesn’t detract from rising actor Will Price’s confident performance as an immature mobster who prefers bitcoin to stacks of Benjamins.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Rather than respond directly, Birol prefers to return to the facts of the current landscape.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
For anyone shopping for a Valentine who prefers savory over sweet — or cheese over roses — this bouquet may be the ultimate expression of love.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Instead of steaming, Kaifer prefers high-heat cooking.
—Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
With CDs, Sun prefers a six-month ladder.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
And not being forced middle, as Coach Brian Dutcher prefers.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Of the clean-up options detailed in its application, the city prefers a plan that removes the pile and basement foundation, then samples the soil and groundwater to find out whether further work is needed to mitigate toxins.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The film’s vintage patina doesn’t detract from rising actor Will Price’s confident performance as an immature mobster who prefers bitcoin to stacks of Benjamins.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Rather than respond directly, Birol prefers to return to the facts of the current landscape.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
For anyone shopping for a Valentine who prefers savory over sweet — or cheese over roses — this bouquet may be the ultimate expression of love.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
Instead of steaming, Kaifer prefers high-heat cooking.
—Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
With CDs, Sun prefers a six-month ladder.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
And not being forced middle, as Coach Brian Dutcher prefers.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Of the clean-up options detailed in its application, the city prefers a plan that removes the pile and basement foundation, then samples the soil and groundwater to find out whether further work is needed to mitigate toxins.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prefers
Verb
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At first, Hayley seems to be the doting assistant, albeit one who also likes to go out and hook up and take drugs.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Willing tackler who likes to hit.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But these events unfold with minimal theatrics — the film’s most shocking development takes place entirely off-screen — as Meeks chooses instead to focus on their aftermath, bathing it in the cool blue light of early morning.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2026
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Thierry chooses to harvest his fruit a bit early to maintain freshness and pronounced fruit flavors, and his winemaking choice is very evident in this delicious Cabernet Franc.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
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The city enjoys a classic Mediterranean climate, featuring long, dry summers and relatively mild, rainier winters.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hart enjoys being that teammate.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Rick Warner, the director of film studies at the University of North Carolina, deliberately selects films with slow pacing and subtle details, such as Chantal Akerman’s Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles, a three-hour movie that mostly follows a woman doing chores in her apartment.—
Rose Horowitch,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026
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The program selects 100 students who are entering their junior year of college.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2026
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The latest 10-day outlook from the weather service’s Climate Prediction Center favors below-average temperatures and above-average precipitation throughout the first week of February.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Seeing these pieces together highlights how Sherald favors stillness and clarity, especially amidst the current state of the country, and the world at large.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The robot picks unsorted bearing rings and places them onto a buffer table.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Our top picks start at $16, with some even on sale, too.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Biological factors are also something the APA wants to incorporate better into the DSM.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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Not everyone can afford or wants to pay for an expensive pair of noise-canceling headphones, especially if they only get used during air travel.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Prefers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefers. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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