1
as in to like
to show partiality toward
I generally prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla
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2
as in to choose
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 prefer
The application of compost tea can be as liberal or conservative as one prefers, bearing in mind that most benefits come from the microorganisms rather than physically present nutrients.
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Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
More mild-mannered than take-charge showman, Ricks prefers to take an under-the-radar approach to dominating the industry.
—Alice Park, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
McCollum prefers to leave the length of the regular season alone.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Others prefer to put in a solid hour of work on the weekends, leaving the kitchen gleaming and ready for the week ahead.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
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Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
More mild-mannered than take-charge showman, Ricks prefers to take an under-the-radar approach to dominating the industry.
—Alice Park, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
McCollum prefers to leave the length of the regular season alone.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Others prefer to put in a solid hour of work on the weekends, leaving the kitchen gleaming and ready for the week ahead.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prefer
Verb
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Like all salespeople, Don liked products that sold themselves.—
Rich Karlgaard,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Williams likes the single-button power control over the trigger mechanism.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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There are three temperature settings to choose from, and the cooling option works similarly to an ice roller—offering cooling benefits that soothe swelling, refresh tired eyes, and refine the look of pores.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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To learn more about fast internet, download and upload speeds, and for tips on choosing a speed without paying too much, check out our guide below.—
David Brinkerhoff,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The capital mainstay is home to a spacious dance floor — perfect for a hoedown or two — and a lush outdoor patio to enjoy a cool gin and tonic on the grass.—
Nico Lang,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025
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Francis enjoyed immense popularity with rank-and-file Catholics during his 12-year papacy but struggled with conservative church hierarchy, sometimes finding himself at odds with traditional voices within the Curia.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Wells began his college career at Division II Sonoma State and spent one season at Washington State before the Memphis Grizzlies selected him with the 39th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NBA draft.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2025
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If the club can dominate in that area, the special teams should favor Edmonton and result in wins.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Small summer blooms attract butterflies and luna moths, while late season berries are favored by robins, flickers, and grouse.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Van Lith was picked in the first round by the Chicago Sky.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2025
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Throughout the week, The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler, Joe Smith and Jeremy Rutherford were on site and picked the players’ brains about, well, each other.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As such, The Studio is shrill and talky, its chaotic scenes sparked by random performers like Charlize Theron, Zac Efron, Olivia Wilde and Sarah Polley, all of whom want something from Remick.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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This is the rare situation where a team wanted a star player gone and not the other way around.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Prefer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefer. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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