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
Avoid overfertilizing because high nitrogen levels trigger tender, new growth which aphids prefer, says Khan.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Cash or check is preferred; credit cards are accepted with a $1 fee.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Gartner predicts that by 2030, 75% of B2B buyers will prefer sales experiences prioritizing human interaction over AI, especially at critical decision points.
—Adriana Munoz Vergara, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Those who prefer to get on the water can grab a board for a lesson at Northeast Surfing.
—Cheryl Maguire, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Cash or check is preferred; credit cards are accepted with a $1 fee.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Gartner predicts that by 2030, 75% of B2B buyers will prefer sales experiences prioritizing human interaction over AI, especially at critical decision points.
—Adriana Munoz Vergara, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Those who prefer to get on the water can grab a board for a lesson at Northeast Surfing.
—Cheryl Maguire, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prefer
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The Crusaders do not like to share.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like to take and share photos.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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Customers choose a few of the distillery’s popular bourbons, which are sold around the state now, as well as Massachusetts and Rhode Island.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Drivers can reduce their risk by comparing pumps for mismatched parts, using pumps near the store, and choosing tap-to-pay, mobile wallets, or credit cards instead of debit cards when possible.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Water aficionados will enjoy the chance to experience the ins and outs of the lake, thanks to five full-service marinas along the twisting shoreline, more than four times the length of Georgia’s Atlantic coast.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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On Saturday, May 16, International Pickle Day, Smoothie King customers can enjoy a free 4-ounce Pickle Smoothie in stores only while supplies last.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Dieperink, a Dutchman who had been selected as a VAR official for this summer’s tournament, has said the Metropolitan Police has closed the case, meaning no charges will be brought.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Republicans are still favored to hold the Texas seat, but Democrats have pointed to the bruising GOP primary as a potential opening.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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Crain describes the situation as a broader pattern, arguing that the city has favored new development over maintaining historic and cultural sites.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The attorney general will pick who disburses money from the fund and the president can remove any of those people, according to the DOJ.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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This is as important, and as boring, in theory, as picking a fund for your 401(k), yet, improbably, the draft has become one of the largest events on the sporting calendar.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Some believe Benjamin Franklin wanted the wild turkey to be the national bird because the eagle steals food from other birds, but Kochersperger said that’s a myth.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Losing this game is not an option if the Giants want their fans to pay attention past Halloween, even with Arizona rookie coach Mike LaFleur deploying rookie running back Jeremiyah Love.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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“Prefer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefer. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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