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
Grill, baby, grill This pitmaster (who probably owns a reliable Weber) prefers traditional grilling techniques and flavors with the classic (and signature) grill marks stamped on all his creations.
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Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Usually, life prefers to use the lighter form.
—Gideon Yoffe, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
The internet will always have its theories, but Olivia Rodrigo prefers to keep the truth offline.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The actress prefers to stick to her single life.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
The brain prefers predictability.
—Yann Dang, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Jones prefers a strappy sandal for a red carpet.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
The Southern black widow sets up shop close to the ground, whereas a Northern black widow often prefers a higher place to weave a web.
—Eva Flowe
may 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Ives-Wilson prefers to keep only enough cheese on hand for the next 10 days or so.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2026
Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Usually, life prefers to use the lighter form.
—Gideon Yoffe, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
The internet will always have its theories, but Olivia Rodrigo prefers to keep the truth offline.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The actress prefers to stick to her single life.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
The brain prefers predictability.
—Yann Dang, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Jones prefers a strappy sandal for a red carpet.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
The Southern black widow sets up shop close to the ground, whereas a Northern black widow often prefers a higher place to weave a web.
—Eva Flowe
may 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Ives-Wilson prefers to keep only enough cheese on hand for the next 10 days or so.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prefers
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There are alligators aplenty in this area, and rumor has it that one likes to sun near the cottages in the high 20s—I'll leave it up to you to decide if that's a pro or a con.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Away from the spotlight, Hernandez likes swimming, spending time with friends and working on her makeup routine.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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In a variable annuity, the account owner chooses how the account is invested among funds offered by the insurer.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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As Season 2 unfolds, the two young couples will be tested and separated once again by forces beyond their control, as every clan chooses a side in the rebellion.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
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Jake, who previously interned at amNewYork, enjoys telling sports stories with a human-interest element and incorporating video within his coverage.—
Molly Fellin Spence,
Baltimore Sun,
29 May 2026
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Nobody enjoys being randomly summoned into your post about the Top 37 Visionary Thought Leaders Changing Synergy in Healthcare.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Each volume’s series editor selects notable work from hundreds of magazines, journals, and websites, and a special guest editor, a leading writer in the field, then makes the final selection for the anthology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Marketing management selects the target market or markets according to the firm’s financial and managerial capacities.—
Ezgi Eyüboğlu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The same logic favors the companies that already own the rails.—
Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Rough road for solar in Ohio A mixture of a state law passed in 2021 that favors local opposition over renewable energy development and a receptive regulatory panel on the OPSB has repeatedly stymied renewable developers in Ohio.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Here are my top budget-friendly destination picks for 2026, along with some suggestions for where to stay to keep the savings coming.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Had the rule been in place for the Heat’s past three lottery visits, the Heat would have had the second (this year), second (2019) and first (2017) picks in those second rounds.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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The conversation, naturally, is about Lindsay and Danielle making up, and then Kyle wants Danielle to apologize to Amanda for having recently treated her badly.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Follmer wants to have movie showings in the natural amphitheater below the garden.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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“Prefers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefers. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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