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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1
as in liked
to show partiality toward
I generally prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla
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2
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
Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
The average score Sunday, with preferred lies, was 69.
—CBS News, 3 May 2026
Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Address Leaks and Moist Areas Lofquist says the nesting sites preferred by many pests, especially ants, are both warm and moist.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
And the petition would need to name the private entity’s president, director or other corporate officer as the preferred guardian, rather than a business name, with the goal of encouraging more personal responsibility.
—Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
The average score Sunday, with preferred lies, was 69.
—CBS News, 3 May 2026
Verb
The Hemingway Daiquiri has been tweaked over the years from the absurdly strong version its namesake preferred.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Address Leaks and Moist Areas Lofquist says the nesting sites preferred by many pests, especially ants, are both warm and moist.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preferred
Adjective
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The selected artist will be notified by early October.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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The gist, however, seems to be that extra-terrestrials make contact with a selected few, before promising to go public to the entire world — good luck dealing with the ramifications of that one, human race!—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Schindler liked the way the Knights were able to play strong in those setbacks.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Emerson never much liked Hawthorne’s fiction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And, in its first-ever screening, a select few fans, who also happen to be leading the charge of the new generation of horror, got to see it Thursday night.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2026
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The company noted that select retail partnerships to be explored in the future.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Policy favored the monsters who plot in the background, more Kissinger than Kennedy.—
Eli Durst,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Title odds show New York Liberty at +220 favored to dethrone champ Las Vegas Aces at +390.—
Greg Cote
May 3,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Here are their answers, including one so evocative it was picked twice.—
Time,
Time,
6 May 2026
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That’s right, Rob Shuter is saying that Lively has already picked her dress for Taylor Swift’s wedding.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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New episodes of Funny AF were released over the course of three weeks, culminating with the semi-final and finale airing live, during which viewers around the world were able to vote in real time for their favorite comic.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Some of your favorite musical artists are sitting this tour cycle out.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Everything can be enjoyed in the garden.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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That litigation is occurring as plaintiffs have enjoyed success suing social media companies over addictive app designs.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But his chosen career path ended his life — and nearly killed his heartbroken father, who suffered a stroke upon hearing the news that his son had been gunned down.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
29 July 2025
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Costello’s donates products to community raffles and fundraisers, allowing chosen charities to select any item in the store worth up to $100 for their events.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2025
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“Preferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferred. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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