1
as in to like
to show partiality toward
I generally prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla
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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
While a full coverage helmet suited 7-on-7 players, flag football players preferred the concept of a protective headband.
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2025
But stars on both sides prefer what the opponent will be wearing Sunday in Super Bowl LIX.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2025
It is named after longtime local environmental and snowpack researcher billy barr, a reclusive mountain man who prefers spelling his name using lowercase letters.
—Morgan Tilton, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025
But a source with knowledge of discussions to declassify documents related to King’s assassination tells CNN the family would prefer the government wait to release them.
—Andy Rose, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2025
But stars on both sides prefer what the opponent will be wearing Sunday in Super Bowl LIX.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2025
It is named after longtime local environmental and snowpack researcher billy barr, a reclusive mountain man who prefers spelling his name using lowercase letters.
—Morgan Tilton, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025
But a source with knowledge of discussions to declassify documents related to King’s assassination tells CNN the family would prefer the government wait to release them.
—Andy Rose, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prefer
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That’s ultimately the part of acting that Kelce likes the most.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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Ally and Jay’s rom-com caricature is the cleverest subplot in the movie — the pair are heightened Hallmark Channel ingenues who like fiddly coffee orders, coordinated plaids and the same shade of taupe.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2025
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There’s a lot of home gym equipment out there to choose from—so, why choose to use bands in your workouts?—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
4 Feb. 2025
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Baker had been pleased enough that his film had been chosen to compete, so he was blown away when George Lucas presented him with the highest honor: the Palme d’Or.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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In the intervening eight years, Jenny Lewis has enjoyed a successful solo career; she will be rejoined at Just Like Heaven — and other tour dates to follow — by bandmates Blake Sennett, Pierre De Reeder and Jason Boesel.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Choose between 40 premade meals each week, which are shipped directly to your door, then simply reheat and enjoy.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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When staking up citrus trees, select soft, flexible materials that won’t stretch or break, such as nylon twine and rubber tubing.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
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On Tuesday evening, the Jonesboro City Council selected Nabholz Construction to demolish the vacant Citizens Bank building at 100 W. Washington Ave.—
Amir Mahmoud,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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With that in mind, here are three stocks favored by the Street’s top pros, according to TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
2 Feb. 2025
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Despite this, over 70% of Israelis favor this deal.—
Micha Danzig,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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And the Kings get to remain competitive while restocking their draft picks to bet against other teams between now and 2031.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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And this week on Face the Nation: President Trump picks a tariff fight with America's top trade partners, federal workers brace for another tumultuous week, and the fallout continues from Mr. Trump blaming diversity policies for the midair collision of an Army Black Hawk and a passenger jet.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2025
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What to Consider There’s not much in the way of insulation, so those casual skiing in-bounds may want to go with another style.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2025
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Concrete balconies with railings A condo with concrete balconies with railings implies the association lacks funding to renovate and install ones with glass, a modern look owners want these days. 3.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Prefer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefer. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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