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as in prone
having a tendency to be or act in a certain way
that dog is apt to run off if you don't put him on a leash
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as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
"gingerbread" is certainly an apt description for that house with all the ornate trim
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Recent Examples of apt
That hasn't been reassuring to many employees, who are more apt to believe official documents over social media posts.
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Emily Peck, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
Baseball’s old-schoolers assert that a pitcher who features his fastball is more apt to improve his arm strength, reaping gains in both durability and velocity.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
These images of a crumbling Washington, D.C., are almost too apt for the current state of the union in early 2025.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Marroquin sees Pure Elevations as an apt place to educate locals on its therapeutic benefits while also enabling folks to have a good time.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2025
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Emily Peck, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
Baseball’s old-schoolers assert that a pitcher who features his fastball is more apt to improve his arm strength, reaping gains in both durability and velocity.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
These images of a crumbling Washington, D.C., are almost too apt for the current state of the union in early 2025.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Marroquin sees Pure Elevations as an apt place to educate locals on its therapeutic benefits while also enabling folks to have a good time.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apt
Adjective
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After all, if the onboarding process is too cumbersome, potential customers are prone to walk away, diminishing opportunities for everyone.—
James Bruni,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Hill pinned prone to the pavement and cuffed was shocking to see.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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This content is not, nor is intended to be, trading or investment advice or a recommendation that any investment product or strategy is suitable for any person.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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This option is suitable for individuals who enjoy the feel of memory foam but are concerned about overheating.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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These findings challenge the stereotype that younger generations are more inclined to prioritize work-life balance.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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Unlike larger restaurant chains like Denny's and Waffle House, which have adjusted to the surging costs by adding an egg surcharge to their menu item prices, smaller businesses are less inclined to follow suit, according to Dartmouth College economics professor Bruce Sacerdote.—
Michael Pappano,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These steps are inherently time-consuming and demand not only effective collaboration across various departments but also the strategic deployment of appropriate technologies.—
Zoryana Zagorodnya,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Addressing play aggression requires understanding the behavior and consistently implementing appropriate techniques to ensure a happy and balanced home environment.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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One that lingers, as intended, across the eight subsequent episodes, and gives the final season a fitting framework as a message of hope for the hopeless.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
9 Mar. 2025
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Cashman provided a fitting summary of Powerscourt’s mission towards the end of our conversation.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The on and off ramps at Exit 74 on I-95 lack the proper acceleration and deceleration lanes that merge on and off I-95.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2025
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The chairman alleged Sherman colluded with some board members to wrest control by making changes to the board’s composition by appointing two new directors without proper vetting by the nominations committee.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Coldwell Banker Warburg One of the two fitted dressing rooms in the primary suite.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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The bodice of the dress featured a fitted style, with a white lace design and slight botanical inspiration at the neckline.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Some tech layoffs fit into a category that Cascio describes as proactive downsizing.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
7 Mar. 2025
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The shoes offer a comfortable fit thanks to their memory foam insole and wide width availability in select colors.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Apt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apt. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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