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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
Though assembly isn’t exactly a breeze, the tree looks great in a room full of houseplants, and the individual branches can be popped in or out depending on your or your cats’ preferences—there are enough to cover the whole tree, or just partially, as my cats Circe and Scylla prefer.
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Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
His ministry preferred to measure trafficking attempts, which, incidentally, were on the rise.
—Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
At the sector level with equities, Marcelli prefers U.S. technology, utilities and financials.
—Jesse Pound,samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
While shoes of that caliber could call for the most grandiloquent sequined dress in the world, Lopez prefers to keep the rest of the look almost casual.
—Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2024
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Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
His ministry preferred to measure trafficking attempts, which, incidentally, were on the rise.
—Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
At the sector level with equities, Marcelli prefers U.S. technology, utilities and financials.
—Jesse Pound,samantha Subin, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
While shoes of that caliber could call for the most grandiloquent sequined dress in the world, Lopez prefers to keep the rest of the look almost casual.
—Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prefer
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Bucks like to bed on a ridge or bench, watching for does and scent-checking scrapes below.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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There’s a lot of passionate people that don’t like Trump.Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
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Workout: Ruck for a total of 20 to 30 minutes, choosing a route with hills.Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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Dave Jones, a former insurance commissioner in California, said some commissioners fear that stricter enforcement could drive companies out of their states, leaving their constituents with fewer plans to choose from.Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
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Have a great day, drive safely, and enjoy the ride, as the future looks nice and bright – Tony the Car Guy.Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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And to celebrate Over the Garden Wall’s milestone, McHale and his team created a three-minute short for fans to enjoy.Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The mayor would have continued to be selected at-large.John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
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All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors.Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2024
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Their findings also revealed that residents of the seaside resort favored by wealthy Romans had diverse backgrounds, primarily tracing their ancestry to eastern Mediterranean immigrants, highlighting the mobility of people and the multicultural nature of the Roman Empire.Hannah Peart, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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So how did Walmart reposition itself from middle America big box store, to the retailer favored by buzzy young influencers?Kiri Masters, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Sharks’ prospect pool was also largely devoid of high-end talent, with the organization trading away multiple first-round draft picks throughout the 2010s for short-term solutions to keep the championship window open.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Rachel picks Caroline, and Genevieve goes with Sue, while Lavos Teeny and Sol stick together, and macho men Kyle and Gabe team up.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Of course, anyone with a low tolerance for sugary sweet, sometimes sticky sentimentality would want to suck on a pack of lemons afterwards.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Apple AirTags just dropped to their lowest prices on Amazon for anyone who wants to keep their essentials secure.Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Prefer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefer. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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