PREFERS Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

prefers

verb

present tense third-person singular of prefer

as in likes

to show partiality toward I generally prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla

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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 More than height, the Texas Longhorn prefers to play above his weight. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 Bartlett prefers fewer partnerships, and only with businesses that matter to him personally. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 For anyone who prefers a sporty travel outfit but isn’t in the mood for leggings, this matching sweatsuit strikes a nice middle ground. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2026 Before facing Milwaukee, Ohtani began taking batting practice outdoors, a rarity for a player who prefers to prepare inside batting cages under the stadium. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026 For example, in a small car service company, the founder and a few chauffeurs remember who prefers a quiet ride, a certain route or the car arriving early. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Where the younger Lee prefers to engage is with his new case, brought about by his new love interest. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026 This being Dodge, of course, the AWD is optional and can be shut off at will when the driver prefers rear-wheel madness. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026 Here's how a 5/1 ARM differs from similar types of rate structures and which lenders CNBC Select prefers. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

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In the small-cap space, Piper Sandler's Tenthoff likes Monte Rosa Therapeutics, a pioneer in protein degradation that selectively destroys disease-causing proteins.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
After viciously hitting step-back threes, trash talking anyone who dares tempt him and racking up two NBA scoring titles, Doncic just likes to stay home, maybe get lunch or play cards.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of likes

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Yet even in the aftermath of her terrible grief, Josie’s mother, Chrissie, doubles down and chooses to put Josie through the operation as well.

— Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026
Much like her character Klara, Ortega chooses to have faith in humans and their spontaneous wonder.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of chooses

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For the award, a jury typically selects four nominees, who show together at the Centre Pompidou in October.

— Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
After much hemming and hawing, Diplo selects an orange flower to purchase and posts a video to his Instagram stories in which the man holds up his shopping bag printed with a website for his wares.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of selects

Verb

The broadcaster and champion of the high street, who transformed the fortunes of Harvey Nichols, picks her favourites.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026
AutoCAM then suggests how to hold the part, picks the tools and generates the machining operations, followed by a material-removal simulation to check the job before any metal is cut.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of picks

Verb

Indonesia wants to benefit from both, Mari Pangestu, Indonesian National Economic Council's vice chair, told reporters at a University of Hong Kong Business School event.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Talarico wants all Americans to be able to join Medicare; Paxton proposed a $25,000 tax deduction for out-of-pocket medical expenses.

— Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

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