WALLOWED (IN) Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

wallowed (in)

verb

past tense of wallow (in)

as in indulged (in)

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preferred

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Some fans wore giant Viking horns, while others preferred T-shirts with giant black stripes across the middle.

— Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
Through the chaos, Colleen — who preferred her husband speak on her behalf for this story — is steadied by the TV, waiting for her two favorite programs to come on each evening.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 10 July 2026

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