1
as in likes
to show partiality toward
I generally prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla
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as in chooses
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 prefers
Or the company prefers one recruit to another, or a different starting quarterback?
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
Rockwell remembers learning how to make a phone call during the early Idol seasons, when finalists had dedicated call-in numbers, and still prefers casting votes through more traditional avenues, like texting.
—Philiana Ng, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
That seems unlikely, as the Walton-Penner group prefers to make the Ring of Fame even more exclusive.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Emery prefers his players to be battle-hardened and to be involved in matches, rather than just training.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Moss prefers shady conditions, though, so growing moss in sunnier areas can be a challenge.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
Schlossnagle prefers to dwell on the positive.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
When to Plant Spinach Spinach is a cool-season crop that prefers the moderate temperatures of spring and fall.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
But Serkis prefers his Trojan horse without the slaughter.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
Rockwell remembers learning how to make a phone call during the early Idol seasons, when finalists had dedicated call-in numbers, and still prefers casting votes through more traditional avenues, like texting.
—Philiana Ng, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
That seems unlikely, as the Walton-Penner group prefers to make the Ring of Fame even more exclusive.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Emery prefers his players to be battle-hardened and to be involved in matches, rather than just training.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Moss prefers shady conditions, though, so growing moss in sunnier areas can be a challenge.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
Schlossnagle prefers to dwell on the positive.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
When to Plant Spinach Spinach is a cool-season crop that prefers the moderate temperatures of spring and fall.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
But Serkis prefers his Trojan horse without the slaughter.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prefers
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Trump likes Charles and royal pomp, but there are potential flashpoints, not least the administration’s recent comments about UK sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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If your cat likes poultry or fish, pick a low-protein food with that flavor.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Rolder chooses the right sport Detroit’s fourth-round selection, Jimmy Rolder, was faced with a tough decision in college between baseball and football.—
Bob Tripi,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Rolder chooses the right sport Detroit's fourth-round selection, Jimmy Rolder, was faced with a tough decision in college between baseball and football.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Senior Anglers group enjoys freshwater and saltwater fishing, camping, boating and environmental conservation.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The bill enjoys bipartisan sponsorship and unanimous committee support because the math is straightforward and the need is obvious.—
Jennifer Mahr,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Using a handheld scanner, inspector John Devito selects items throughout the store and compares the shelf price to what comes up at the register.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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As a result of the sociological turn in journalism research, journalists were then increasingly viewed in an organizational context and the idea of an autonomously acting gatekeeper who selects sources was rejected.—
Florian Wintterlin,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait remain inside OPEC not because the quota system favors them, but because OPEC is, in practice, their instrument.—
Wael Mahdi,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The revenge literature Garber favors works on a longer timeline and a more ambitious scale, targeting not private malefactors but figures of authority.—
Charlie Tyson,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Seven picks later, the Rams jolted the league by calling Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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For decluttering, storage picks like this bench with a spacious hidden compartment, a lockable deck box, and a generous-sized shed are all on sale for Way Day.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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Say that a presidential candidate wants to create universal prekindergarten, implement a comprehensive parental-leave policy, lower the Medicare-eligibility age, and invest in clean energy and cancer research.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the state’s email to Abruzzo seeking to know more about the reserves, Fennell didn’t specify why the state wants the information.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Prefers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefers. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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