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
The Boone Greenway, a paved and fully accessible trail system, winds through town for those who prefer to explore by foot or bike.
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Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
The 90-year-old retirement program is so popular that the vast majority of politicians prefer to tolerate the deteriorating status quo rather than jeopardize their political futures by insisting on reforms.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Myers-Briggs data shows that 56.8% of people worldwide prefer introversion.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Folks who prefer savory to sweet can order a breakfast sandwich on a homemade biscuit or Italian bread, but everyone has to add at least one Apple Ugly to their order.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
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Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
The 90-year-old retirement program is so popular that the vast majority of politicians prefer to tolerate the deteriorating status quo rather than jeopardize their political futures by insisting on reforms.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Myers-Briggs data shows that 56.8% of people worldwide prefer introversion.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Folks who prefer savory to sweet can order a breakfast sandwich on a homemade biscuit or Italian bread, but everyone has to add at least one Apple Ugly to their order.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prefer
Verb
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But Reid, a former tight ends coach with the Packers, likes to employ multiple tight-end sets.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Guardiola likes his wingers to possess elite one-v-one qualities and tends to prefer his wingers to come inside onto their stronger foot, a combination which marries Bobb’s profile perfectly.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In 2020, 63 percent chose Joe Biden, according to AP VoteCast.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Merkley ultimately chose to close the camp after someone who seemingly did not live there fired a gunshot near a camp resident's tent the morning of July 25, according to police.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Bring a bottle of bug spray, a blanket or a comfortable beach chair, then sit back and enjoy the show.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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Celia also said her brother was one of 12 siblings and enjoyed playing the tuba.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Ortega, who is best known as a director, recently garnered attention for her short film Huella, executive produced by Lena Waithe and selected for the Sundance Film Festival.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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While residency was not a requirement, Walker was selected despite living in Fredericksburg, Virginia, hours away from Baltimore County.—
Jessica Babb,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Aug. 2025
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CFOs and CEOs who accelerate workforce learning favor transparent environments defined by knowledge-sharing, networking, collaboration, broad employee participation and engagement, and team learning.—
Jim DeLoach,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Ahmed’s character — who goes by many different names and doesn’t even speak until a solid 30 minutes into the film — favors old school technology for most of his communications.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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His mother drove him there three days a week and his mother would pick him up after.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
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The question for now is whether regulatory policy by the Federal Reserve is potentially picking winners and losers in the future design of blockchain platforms.—
Jason Brett,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Endgame: Walled Gardens With Super Agents No retailer or marketplace wants its data powering a rival’s AI agent.—
Jason Goldberg,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Before heading back to the beach house, the pair stops to grab a snack – only Belly wants to stop at a peach stand, and Conrad is allergic to the fruit.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Prefer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefer. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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