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
Non-sedating antihistamines like these are all available over the counter now, and these are generally preferred over their sedating counterparts.
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 23 May 2025
Only 23 percent of respondents said Hochul deserves to be reelected, while 63 percent preferred a new candidate.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Those who'd prefer to stay earthbound will still be able to take in a meal and a show at the new Hard Deck bar and restaurant, which will, naturally, feature live piano sing-alongs throughout the day.
—Emlyn Travis Updated, EW.com, 23 May 2025
As Americans confront the realities of longer life expectancies, a growing share would prefer not to see their 100th birthday.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 23 May 2025
Only 23 percent of respondents said Hochul deserves to be reelected, while 63 percent preferred a new candidate.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Those who'd prefer to stay earthbound will still be able to take in a meal and a show at the new Hard Deck bar and restaurant, which will, naturally, feature live piano sing-alongs throughout the day.
—Emlyn Travis Updated, EW.com, 23 May 2025
As Americans confront the realities of longer life expectancies, a growing share would prefer not to see their 100th birthday.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prefer
Verb
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Celestial Park is an original concept world, which Universal likes to say puts the park back into theme park.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Mehta likes Diamondback’s robust free-cash flow and understands shareholders have concerns about the price of oil.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
24 May 2025
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There are two classe s to choose from every Tuesday -- 9:15-11:15 a.m. and 5:30-7:15 p.m.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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The boys chose the challenge on the track with a temperature of 140 degrees, which is above the level that can cause 2nd degree burns, CBS Austin reports.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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The few canneries based in the United States are enjoying the rise in popularity among Americans.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Disfrutar’s goal was first and foremost, to create a dining experience guests would enjoy, hence the name, which means to enjoy in Spanish.—
Michelle Greenwald,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Choose products with humectants: When looking for products to maintain your hair's moisture, select those that contain humectants, which are substances that attract and hold water to hydrate the hair.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 May 2025
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The documentary was selected by Ken Burns to be screened at this year's Gettysburg Film Festival.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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For a more gradual route to the top, many favor Trillium Gap Trail.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
21 May 2025
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Investments favored trains serving white suburbs over buses used by Black and low-income riders.—
Deborah N. Archer,
Time,
21 May 2025
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Situations like, how to thread the needle between multiple dietary restrictions, or how to pick a menu that can be made days in advance so hosts can save their energy for the party itself.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 May 2025
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Then Tavares basically spent all seven years refusing to pick a lane.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Barkov would probably want that spread around to the rest of the team.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Even if the news is hard, your employees want and will appreciate the truth.—
Nikki Little,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Prefer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefer. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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