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as in pried
to draw out by force or with effort
prizing the stubborn nails out of the board
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as in pulled
to raise, move, or pull apart with or as if with a lever
trying to prize apart the jammed gears
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as in valued
to hold dear
veterinarians know that pets are highly prized by their owners
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Recent Examples of prized
Michael Irving, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2024
From the Halloween pumpkin to the acorn squash, zucchini, big Blue Hubbard, and so many others, they are prized for their diversity of flavor, tremendous storability, ease of cultivation, and their cultural importance.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 18 Oct. 2024
Silk is prized for its biocompatibility, high tensile strength, elasticity, lightness and breathability, and for its sensual, smooth texture and shimmer.
—Barrett Klein, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
These crabs are prized not only for their succulent flavor but also for their impressive size and blemish-free appearance, thanks to the sandy Bahamian coastline, which is gentler on the crabs compared to the rocky shores of the Keys.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Accepting unexpected career opportunities requires resilience and adaptability—highly prized in today’s work environment.
—Curtis Odom, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Accepting unexpected career opportunities requires resilience and adaptability—highly prized in today’s work environment.
—Curtis Odom, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
In 21st and 24th place, respectively, are João Paulo, from Brazil, who is prized for his passing range and his skill defending and attacking on the pitch, and Raúl Ruidíaz, the team's leading scorer.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
In 21st and 24th place, respectively, are João Paulo, from Brazil, who is prized for his passing range and his skill defending and attacking on the pitch, and Raúl Ruidíaz, the team's leading scorer.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
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Entries aren’t just prized on their aesthetics, but also their scientific value.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2024
From the Halloween pumpkin to the acorn squash, zucchini, big Blue Hubbard, and so many others, they are prized for their diversity of flavor, tremendous storability, ease of cultivation, and their cultural importance.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 18 Oct. 2024
Silk is prized for its biocompatibility, high tensile strength, elasticity, lightness and breathability, and for its sensual, smooth texture and shimmer.
—Barrett Klein, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
These crabs are prized not only for their succulent flavor but also for their impressive size and blemish-free appearance, thanks to the sandy Bahamian coastline, which is gentler on the crabs compared to the rocky shores of the Keys.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Accepting unexpected career opportunities requires resilience and adaptability—highly prized in today’s work environment.
—Curtis Odom, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Accepting unexpected career opportunities requires resilience and adaptability—highly prized in today’s work environment.
—Curtis Odom, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
In 21st and 24th place, respectively, are João Paulo, from Brazil, who is prized for his passing range and his skill defending and attacking on the pitch, and Raúl Ruidíaz, the team's leading scorer.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
In 21st and 24th place, respectively, are João Paulo, from Brazil, who is prized for his passing range and his skill defending and attacking on the pitch, and Raúl Ruidíaz, the team's leading scorer.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Prized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prized. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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