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
Missy prefers to handle it herself.
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Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
On the other hand, Brendnetta Ashley, a hairstylist in San Fransisco, prefers to use a curl cream, which is gentler on hair than regular edge gels and pomades.
—Danielle James, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Even now, though, on the verge of Blue Heron’s Los Angeles release, Romvari prefers to keep things in perspective.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
This popular ground cover thrives in much of the United States, from USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9, and prefers plenty of sunshine and well-draining soil.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
Swamp chestnut oak prefers sandy soils.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
The guy has dated beautiful women and typically prefers Colombian women.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The big-name pro athlete who prefers to remain anonymous but gave money all those years ago and phoned the family this past week to express condolences.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
But Pagliocca is a dealer, an executive who prefers to stay on the move and keep busy on the phones — and, at times, perhaps take on extra risk as a result.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Kendall Malinchock, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
On the other hand, Brendnetta Ashley, a hairstylist in San Fransisco, prefers to use a curl cream, which is gentler on hair than regular edge gels and pomades.
—Danielle James, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Even now, though, on the verge of Blue Heron’s Los Angeles release, Romvari prefers to keep things in perspective.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
This popular ground cover thrives in much of the United States, from USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9, and prefers plenty of sunshine and well-draining soil.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026
Swamp chestnut oak prefers sandy soils.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
The guy has dated beautiful women and typically prefers Colombian women.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The big-name pro athlete who prefers to remain anonymous but gave money all those years ago and phoned the family this past week to express condolences.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
But Pagliocca is a dealer, an executive who prefers to stay on the move and keep busy on the phones — and, at times, perhaps take on extra risk as a result.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prefers
Verb
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McMahon likes to remind scolds that wrestling is a morality play.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Ellis likes the competitive atmosphere Chesney brings to the program.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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It is set in the summer of 1977 after Victoria Leonard’s world changes forever when Caitlin Somers chooses her as a friend.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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Needham Research analyst Laura Martin also suggested that advertising could be much higher if Apple chooses to go down that path, but Ternus could also use Apple’s $67 billion or so in cash to other, more ambitious use-cases.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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Irina enjoys several advantages over her comrades, chief among them her past as a high-ranking KGB officer.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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In addition to reading and medicine, Paz enjoys giving back.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Using a handheld scanner, inspector John Devito selects items throughout the store and compares the shelf price to what comes up at the register.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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As a result of the sociological turn in journalism research, journalists were then increasingly viewed in an organizational context and the idea of an autonomously acting gatekeeper who selects sources was rejected.—
Florian Wintterlin,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This transit favors awareness and thoughtful pacing.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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This placement favors honesty over diplomacy and action over endless discussion.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Give your jacket collection a makeover with these lightweight Quince picks starting at $50.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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Their current, championship-contending rotation includes late second-round draft picks Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe, each of whom proved their NBA abilities playing heavy minutes in mostly losing efforts.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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But the status quo is upended by the arrival of Kyra Marshall (Anika Noni Rose), a woman with young kids who wants a stop sign for safety reasons.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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India wants to diversify its sourcing away from China in these sectors, Malik said, adding that shipbuilding and automotive steel are further areas of interest to India.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Prefers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefers. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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