1
as in preferably
by choice or preference
I would rather go to the movies than stay at home
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2
as in instead
as a substitute
don't think of the placement test as torture but rather as a chance to show off how much you know
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as in pretty
to some degree or extent
I say, don't you think that's rather expensive for a hamburger?
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Recent Examples of rather
They are considered rather volatile in the cryptocurrency space with a large amount of risk and are more symbolic rather than investment focused, allowing buyers to support an online personality or celebrity.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
Bronze: Catherine Parenteau Mixed Pro Doubles Recap The new season has given us some new partnerships to watch, but the cream still seems to rise to the top rather frequently in Mixed Doubles on tour.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
And so Lively’s allegations against Baldoni were never going to be seen as brave, but, rather, as the kindling for a culture war.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
The first is that cow manure on its own doesn’t naturally contain methane; rather, the way that large dairy operations store manure produces the potent greenhouse gas, despite low-methane alternative storage methods.
—Kenny Torrella, Vox, 13 Jan. 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
Bronze: Catherine Parenteau Mixed Pro Doubles Recap The new season has given us some new partnerships to watch, but the cream still seems to rise to the top rather frequently in Mixed Doubles on tour.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
And so Lively’s allegations against Baldoni were never going to be seen as brave, but, rather, as the kindling for a culture war.
—Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
The first is that cow manure on its own doesn’t naturally contain methane; rather, the way that large dairy operations store manure produces the potent greenhouse gas, despite low-methane alternative storage methods.
—Kenny Torrella, Vox, 13 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rather
Adverb
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This formula comes in a 2-ounce bottle and requires regular use of a few drops on the scalp once a day, preferably at night.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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For looking at the night sky, choose at least 10x42, preferably 10x50, which keeps the magnification low enough to easily navigate the night sky while allowing enough light in at night.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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None of TikTok's actions were necessary under the law, which instead only required Google, Apple, and other web hosting services to stop carrying the app.—
Maria Curi,
Axios,
21 Jan. 2025
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Thousands of his supporters watched a broadcast of the swearing-in at Capitol One Arena instead.—
Bill Barrow,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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The Horror’s Least and Igneous Hammer are pretty good Adept PvP rolls.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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But opinions on this issue have actually remained pretty consistently in favor of the Paris agreement since its inception: 62 percent of Americans were opposed when Trump withdrew from it for the first time back in 2017, and the same share supported Biden's decision to rejoin in 2021.—
Mary Radcliffe,
ABC News,
22 Jan. 2025
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When the ocean is relatively calm and shallow, there is also less plankton, sand, particles, and other materials constantly churning in the waves, which gives the water a clearer appearance.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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And the relatively rare women who do kill themselves with guns usually fit a certain profile.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Jan. 2025
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The investigative duo soon realizes their killer commits his crimes to a soundtrack, leaving poetic calling cards on the corpses.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
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Biden and Trump will soon travel to the Capitol for the swearing in ceremony.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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But Hart is correct, no one attacks these types of plays quite like Anunoby does.—
Fred Katz,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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The phone also has a 120Hz display, Qi wireless charging, and a decent camera that’s not quite as nice as those on its flagship counterparts but still capable of impressive results.—
Quentyn Kennemer,
The Verge,
22 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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How Klingberg and Regula might alter blue-line plans The outcomes and options pertaining to Klingberg are fairly clear.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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From fairly early on, Paradise puts its cards on the table and, from there, isn’t really coy at all.—
Daniel Fienberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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Just past the Pegasus Fountain is the somewhat bizarre Dwarf Garden, with sculptures of 320-year-old mischievous-looking dwarves, which had a cameo appearance in the film.—
Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, contributor,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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TikTok crashed into this outcome somewhat chaotically.—
Alex Heath,
The Verge,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Rather.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rather. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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