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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
Fred prefers to vividly demonstrate his fondness for embodying an AI emulation.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
But Collins prefers to speak in grander terms about Wonder’s vision.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Harris, who turns 17 at the end of May, prefers abstract shapes to bowls and vases.
—Paul Hodgins, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Or someone who prefers to put spot lock on or anchor up over a piece of structure.
—Chad Morgenthaler, Outdoor Life, 13 May 2026
The Spaniard prefers not to look back — not at any shot or any round that cost him a chance to win any tournament.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Ageratum prefers full sun, which is considered 6 or more hours of direct sunlight per day.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
For instance, Mercury in Taurus prefers logic, stability and tangible facts, but Neptune in Aries adds a layer of impulsive fantasy and projection that can override common sense.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Miller has emphasized sheer numbers, and Homan prefers a quality-over-quantity approach that prioritizes immigrants with criminal records.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
But Collins prefers to speak in grander terms about Wonder’s vision.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Harris, who turns 17 at the end of May, prefers abstract shapes to bowls and vases.
—Paul Hodgins, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Or someone who prefers to put spot lock on or anchor up over a piece of structure.
—Chad Morgenthaler, Outdoor Life, 13 May 2026
The Spaniard prefers not to look back — not at any shot or any round that cost him a chance to win any tournament.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Ageratum prefers full sun, which is considered 6 or more hours of direct sunlight per day.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
For instance, Mercury in Taurus prefers logic, stability and tangible facts, but Neptune in Aries adds a layer of impulsive fantasy and projection that can override common sense.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Miller has emphasized sheer numbers, and Homan prefers a quality-over-quantity approach that prioritizes immigrants with criminal records.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prefers
Verb
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Everybody else likes it, but Puffy.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
11 May 2026
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Gruver likes Pottery Barn’s Miller Ceramic Table Lamp, price varies.—
Stacey Zable,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Verb
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If Starmer chooses to step aside, or is ousted, his successor would become Britain’s sixth prime minister in seven years.—
Isa Soares,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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But where the décor favors restraint, the food chooses extravagance.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Verb
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For instance, Charli is a plush purple monkey who enjoys hugging fingers and reacts to movement.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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In the almost three decades since, their yard has become a sort of experimentation ground for Paul, who enjoys creating his own hybrids.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Folsom’s City Council currently selects its mayor annually from among its members.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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Over a lifetime, filmmaker Lynne Sachs has collected business cards—mementos of brief exchanges with strangers—and selects seven to uncover why these moments have lingered so vividly in her memory.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The Pisces Moon trine Jupiter favors agreements, good timing, and ideas that travel well when spoken plainly.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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But DeSantis’ office intentionally broke up Black neighborhoods in District 20 as a justification for redrawing surrounding districts in a way that favors Republicans.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Weltman’s draft picks outside the lottery have been unremarkable as well.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Ahead, shop more of my mom’s Quince shoe picks for looking fashionable while staying comfortable.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
Verb
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In the video, Reinsel touted union benefits and said the DeSantis administration wants to tamp down the influence of those who push back against its policies.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Carrington wants others to understand the importance of childcare and that jobs like hers are valuable and worth protecting.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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“Prefers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefers. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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