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as in to like
to show partiality toward
I generally prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla
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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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Francis likes to keep people on their toes and will have known that announcing the consistory would set off plenty of speculation.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
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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With endless options to choose from, there’s no better place to kick off your spring denim journey than here.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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Over the next few years, van de Wall enjoyed the lifestyle expected of an EDM hitmaker.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2025
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The museum tells the stories of Austen’s novels, and visitors can enjoy an afternoon tea in the traditional tearoom upstairs.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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In fact, trying to select just a handful of filmmakers for this book was a challenge.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
19 Feb. 2025
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Think about the other fixtures and décor of your bathroom and select a faucet that coordinates with your overall look.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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What Makes Filipowski Intriguing Filipowski has the two things the game of basketball favors the most: size and skill.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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When they are asked about the economic consequences of tariffs — including rising prices domestically — voters have tended to favor them less.—
G. Elliott Morris,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2025
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In picking Bongino for the FBI deputy director job, Trump again is emphasizing loyalty and MAGA credentials over experience.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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Unofficial Party Planner Organizing an annual Christmas or year-end party is more than just picking a venue and inviting everyone.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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In the early 20th century, physicists wanted to study Brownian motion, the random movement of particles in a liquid or gas.—
Solomon Adams,
WIRED,
23 Feb. 2025
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Palestinians want all three territories for their future independent state.—
Majdi Mohammed and Tia Goldenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Prefer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prefer. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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