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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 famed star never had a career plan, preferring to be more instinctive instead.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
Although Law prefers to keep his younger kids out of the spotlight, his adult ones with Frost are beginning to follow in their famous parents' acting footsteps.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Even those who prefer tea over a cup of coffee will find a win in the following list—some of the machines promise water heated perfectly for your wake-up mug of tea.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
And for those who prefer to keep their plants outdoors, note that this set is weather resistant.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2024
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Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
Although Law prefers to keep his younger kids out of the spotlight, his adult ones with Frost are beginning to follow in their famous parents' acting footsteps.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Even those who prefer tea over a cup of coffee will find a win in the following list—some of the machines promise water heated perfectly for your wake-up mug of tea.
—Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
And for those who prefer to keep their plants outdoors, note that this set is weather resistant.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for prefer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prefer
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Every upload of the trailer appears to have an underwater likes to dislikes ratio, indicating some level of pushback.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Also, pay special attention to washing the folds of your skin, as bacteria likes to hang out there.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Manufacturers of vehicles and charging infrastructure will be chosen through competitive bidding.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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This limits the scope of products and brands people with disabilities can choose from, and diminishes their agency over price and quality.Dekel Skoop, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Schröder is currently enjoying the best year of his career.Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Later, guests enjoyed a four tiered lemon fantasy and strawberry shortcake adorned with fresh florals by Cake Studio LA for dessert.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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He has been selected the Trinity League most valuable player.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Products are independently selected by our editors.Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2024
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Secondly, the upstream supply chain for EV manufacturing strongly favors China.Steve Banker, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Widespread frustration over organized crime throughout the hemisphere, as well as social changes such as the spread of evangelical Christianity, mean that right-wing leaders may be favored to win upcoming elections in Chile in 2025 and Brazil and Colombia in 2026.Brian Winter, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
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Kristi Noem Trump picked South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem for the role of secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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These are commonly understood as calamities, embarrassments, monumental upsets — pick your descriptor.Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
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La Ferme offers a variety of cheeses and provide vacuum sealing services for customers who want to take cheese home in their suitcases.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The second blast came after Allen wanted to make up for a defensive miscue at first base.LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Prefer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefer. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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