1
as in liking
to show partiality toward
I generally prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla
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2
as in selecting
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 preferring
Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2025
Exceptions preferring more even moisture (but not staying wet) include basil, parsley, and mint.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
Those differences were also apparent across linguistic groups, with Ukrainian speakers preferring to deepen relations with the West and Russian speakers preferring to deepen relations with Russia.
—Anton Grushetskyi, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
Apple has never disclosed its subscriber numbers, preferring instead to report metrics for its entire services division.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
Earlier, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra also said Thursday that the desire of the team is to move forward with Butler, while also pausing to address reports of his star forward preferring to be elsewhere.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
But within a week, those very same survivors decide to return, preferring their odds in a series of death matches to their odds of surviving at home.
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
William and Kate are expected to join them with their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, though will likely not stay at Sandringham House with other royal guests, preferring Anmer Hall, their country retreat.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Cleveland Fed president Beth Hammack — who dissented against the decision to cut rates, preferring instead to keep rates steady — on Friday flagged risks of higher inflation in the months ahead.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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Also, many Americans are thrilled by their connection with needy persons through crowdfunding, preferring that to traditional giving.
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2025
Exceptions preferring more even moisture (but not staying wet) include basil, parsley, and mint.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
Those differences were also apparent across linguistic groups, with Ukrainian speakers preferring to deepen relations with the West and Russian speakers preferring to deepen relations with Russia.
—Anton Grushetskyi, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
Apple has never disclosed its subscriber numbers, preferring instead to report metrics for its entire services division.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Dec. 2024
Earlier, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra also said Thursday that the desire of the team is to move forward with Butler, while also pausing to address reports of his star forward preferring to be elsewhere.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
But within a week, those very same survivors decide to return, preferring their odds in a series of death matches to their odds of surviving at home.
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
William and Kate are expected to join them with their children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, though will likely not stay at Sandringham House with other royal guests, preferring Anmer Hall, their country retreat.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Cleveland Fed president Beth Hammack — who dissented against the decision to cut rates, preferring instead to keep rates steady — on Friday flagged risks of higher inflation in the months ahead.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preferring
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Many retailers, brands and vendors are now choosing Copen as a supplier because of our exceptional work in preparing documentation tailored to the specific needs of each brand, covering multiple regions.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Dec. 2024
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Grapes are also a symbol of good luck, with many choosing to eat 12 on New Year's Eve for 12 months of good luck.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Many have shared their successes, cutting from clips of them consuming grapes, to shots of them enjoying a great year.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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For now, however, the locker room is enjoying the feeling of winning for the first time in more than 10 weeks.—
Charlotte Carroll,
The Athletic,
30 Dec. 2024
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As such, investors will be better off picking ADBE stock in the current dip for robust long-term gains, in our view.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Reserving restaurants, purchasing park hoppers, and picking your favorite room in advance can all be done via app or phone.—
Annemarie Dooling,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Preferring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preferring. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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