as in selected
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking
my preferred means of communication is e-mail
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as in liked
to show partiality toward
I generally prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla
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as in chose
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 preferred
Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024
More than 78 million Americans have already cast their ballots, as mail and early in-person voting options installed during the 2020 pandemic are poised to overtake Election Day voting as the preferred method going forward.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
On Thursday, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, the core PCE price index, was still above central bankers’ 2% inflation target in September but roughly in-line with estimates and pretty steady for the past five months.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
Disadvantaged patients should receive direct subsidies rather than mandatory insurance coverage to obtain the option to choose their preferred insurance plans.
—Ge Bai, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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New states coming online with a 10% tax rate is definitely a preferred result for most sportsbooks.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024
More than 78 million Americans have already cast their ballots, as mail and early in-person voting options installed during the 2020 pandemic are poised to overtake Election Day voting as the preferred method going forward.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
On Thursday, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, the core PCE price index, was still above central bankers’ 2% inflation target in September but roughly in-line with estimates and pretty steady for the past five months.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
Disadvantaged patients should receive direct subsidies rather than mandatory insurance coverage to obtain the option to choose their preferred insurance plans.
—Ge Bai, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The selected poet laureate will be notified in March 2025.Asher Price, Axios, 3 Oct. 2024
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McCormick and the selected lieutenant governor candidate will face the Republican ticket of Sen. Mike Braun and Micah Beckwith in November. Between the lines: The more interesting race is the one to take on incumbent Attorney General Todd Rokita.Arika Herron, Axios, 11 July 2024
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Aldi and Market Basket are among the select retailers impacted by the Savencia Cheese recall, according to the FDA.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Related Articles Despite negative returns for A-share apparel brands from January to August, a select few such as Bosideng and Semir achieved double-digit net profit growth in the third quarter.Li Jun, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024
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On an afternoon when sophomore Nunu Agara stuffed the box score, compiling 16 points, nine rebounds, three blocks, two steals and two assists, Stanford easily handled Gonzaga, the preseason favorite to win the West Coast Conference.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The Academy didn’t even have room for its favorite country artist, Chris Stapleton!Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2023, Lundqvist enjoyed an elite 15-year NHL career with the New York Rangers.Carol Schram, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Keith Urban has enjoyed decades as one of the most successful musicians in the country industry, especially in America.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The district court sided with the state election officials in July, and Republicans appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, which reviews cases from Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas and is a favored venue for conservative litigants.Catherine Cole, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2024
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The comments cement the view that Nvidia is still a favored way to invest in artificial intelligence, especially as major companies remain committed to their AI initiatives.Ryan Vlastelica, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024
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Often, that means chosen family: lifelong friends, neighbors, partners.Charley Locke, Vox, 12 Aug. 2024
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However, surprises do happen, as evidenced by Beckwith’s recent state GOP convention upset over gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun’s chosen lieutenant governor pick, Julie McGuire.Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 9 July 2024
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“Preferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferred. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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