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
Another spot with ample space, Miro Tea is ideal for those who prefer leaves over beans.
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Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 28 Feb. 2025
OpenAI's testing also indicated that human evaluators preferred GPT-4.5's responses over GPT-4o in about 57 percent of interactions, suggesting modest but measurable improvements in overall user experience.
—Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
Missiles launched from Iran against Israel, for example, or vice versa, must fly over Jordan, Saudi Arabia, or the Gulf states—countries that would likely prefer to sit on the sidelines of such a conflict and that likely prefer that live missiles not pass through their airspace.
—Raphael S. Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2025
Most people would still prefer to eat fresh over frozen food, but no one is going to get more time to cook anytime soon.
—Meghan McCarron, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2025
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Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 28 Feb. 2025
OpenAI's testing also indicated that human evaluators preferred GPT-4.5's responses over GPT-4o in about 57 percent of interactions, suggesting modest but measurable improvements in overall user experience.
—Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025
Missiles launched from Iran against Israel, for example, or vice versa, must fly over Jordan, Saudi Arabia, or the Gulf states—countries that would likely prefer to sit on the sidelines of such a conflict and that likely prefer that live missiles not pass through their airspace.
—Raphael S. Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2025
Most people would still prefer to eat fresh over frozen food, but no one is going to get more time to cook anytime soon.
—Meghan McCarron, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prefer
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Jatropha plants do not like winter weather and even chilly conditions may cause leaf loss.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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His mother, Helen, was a librarian, and his father, John, sold insurance and liked to sing opera around the house.—
Mike Barnes,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Mar. 2025
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Those on the college track might choose a school abroad, an option no longer reserved for the wealthy.—
Lisa Z. Lindahl,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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For all the doubt that antivaccine advocates, including RFK, Jr., have sowed around childhood immunizations, for all the political proclamations of conscientious objection and the freedom to choose, this child did not have a choice.—
Megha Satyanarayana,
Scientific American,
28 Feb. 2025
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While the show ran long this year, IndieWire’s review greatly enjoyed this year’s sincere and silly show as hosted by O’Brien in his first (and hopefully not final) stint.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
4 Mar. 2025
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The best work-from-home companies also enjoy: Better productivity and focus: The work environment plays a significant role in productivity and focus.—
Bob Helbig,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Sox selected him in the seventh round in the 2023 draft.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Join 2 others in the comments View Comments XB-1 is made almost entirely from carbon fiber composites, selected for being both strong and lightweight.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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Georgina Rodriguez favored a backless silhouette at Coperni‘s fall 2025 fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on Sunday.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
10 Mar. 2025
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As residents of a state that, in 2024, favored Kamala Harris over Donald Trump by just 4% of the vote, the Love Is Blind Season 8 cast reflects a real divide within Minnesota.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
10 Mar. 2025
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Landry was one of the Titans' first draft picks under Vrabel in 2018.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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Among those picked behind him to already make significant marks are Garrett Crochet, Jordan Westburg, Bobby Miller, Reid Detmers and Garrett Mitchell.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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By Ben Walsh Donald Trump wants to get back into the casino business.—
Ben Walsh,
The Atlantic,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Boston Bruins general manager wanted the captain to conclude his career in Black and Gold.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Prefer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefer. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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