1
as in preferably
by choice or preference
I would rather go to the movies than stay at home
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2
as in instead
as a substitute
don't think of the placement test as torture but rather as a chance to show off how much you know
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3
as in pretty
to some degree or extent
I say, don't you think that's rather expensive for a hamburger?
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Recent Examples of rather
This is not to say that every movie invites empathy, but rather that it can be found regardless of the aspects that make up the genre.
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Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
As effective as those existing drugs are in causing weight loss, one concern has been that up to 40% of that weight loss is not due to fat loss but rather due to muscle loss, Lee said.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
But the win seemed rather improbable just 48 hours ago.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
The reverse charge mechanism is not legally dependent on a valid VAT-ID but rather on whether the customer qualifies as a business.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
As effective as those existing drugs are in causing weight loss, one concern has been that up to 40% of that weight loss is not due to fat loss but rather due to muscle loss, Lee said.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
But the win seemed rather improbable just 48 hours ago.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
The reverse charge mechanism is not legally dependent on a valid VAT-ID but rather on whether the customer qualifies as a business.
—Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rather
Adverb
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Immigrant rights groups say people should bring someone, preferably an attorney, to ICE appointments.—
Sophia Tareen,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Always store paint cans on shelves or other elevated surfaces, preferably on wooden pallets, to avoid direct contact with cold flooring.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
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Though the boy and his family rejected the offer to instead auction the item with Fanatics Collect, Pirates owner Bob Nutting still offered a meeting with Pirates players when the team visits LA this season, according to MLB.com.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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The plane, however, started to accelerate on a parallel taxiway instead, prompting an air traffic controller to cancel the takeoff clearance.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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But, at this point, that’s pretty low on the list of priorities for him.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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And Laurie pretty much tells her all of that, much to Kate’s horror.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Entering Spring Training, the starting rotation was expected to be Cole, Carlos Rodon, Marcus Stroman, Clarke Schmidt, and Nestor Cortes Jr. Despite Cole's injury, the rotation stayed relatively healthy, but the loss of their ace still led to Gil becoming the best rookie in the American League.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Decline in childhood vaccinations in South Florida In South Florida, vaccination rates remained relatively steady over the past decade, hovering around the low- to mid-90% range.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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Morgan began co-writing with them, and soon got a call from Aldean himself.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
21 Mar. 2025
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Poilievre vows to cut taxes and get resource projects in the resource-rich country approved sooner.—
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21 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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This isn’t quite the same thing, because Pornchai isn’t the heir to a family fortune and intends for a more straightforward partnership.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
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The exchange was no great drama, instead reflecting that the margins were quite fine between the two Ferraris.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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This fairly inconsistent exercise kept us on our toes, as different heights for the rams led to different levels of grip for the front and rear ends.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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However, its Crater Peak vent, located about 3 miles below the summit, has erupted fairly frequently in recent history.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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To say Maggie has had a somewhat rocky relationship with the man who murdered her hubby would be putting it mildly, but the two have found times to work together when necessary.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Nathan Howard | Reuters Fed Chair Powell said the central bank’s forecasts for less economic growth and higher inflation in 2025 somewhat offset each other, explaining the fact that the forecast for rate cuts this year stayed at two.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Rather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rather. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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