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as in prone
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as in persuaded
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as in influenced
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to cause (someone) to be more likely to behave in a particular way or to be affected by a particular condition
Past experiences have predisposed her to distrust people. Researchers have identified a gene that may predispose some people to the disease.
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Recent Examples of predisposed
Kristen Fischer, Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Even babies show a preference for sweet flavors, suggesting an attraction is biologically predisposed, according to Tsui.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 12 Mar. 2025
But for anyone not predisposed to enjoy this sort of thing, the film is a long haul, suffering from a simultaneously overstuffed and paper-thin narrative that, toward the conclusion, features enough revelations and plot twists to make Agatha Christie throw up her hands.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
Full of veterans and bright young faces alike, the cast is once again perfectly predisposed to their roles.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
One long-term study published in 2021 examined more than 350,000 individuals with DNA markers indicating they were genetically predisposed to early death.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2025
You can definitely be predisposed to breaking out.
—Jennifer Li, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2025
That’s if you’re predisposed to doing so.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2025
Many people are predisposed to anxiety, says Scarella, and what may be a personality trait can tip over into this disorder in some cases.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
The scan is recommended for some people with cancer or those who are predisposed to it, but there are risks, too.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Even babies show a preference for sweet flavors, suggesting an attraction is biologically predisposed, according to Tsui.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 12 Mar. 2025
But for anyone not predisposed to enjoy this sort of thing, the film is a long haul, suffering from a simultaneously overstuffed and paper-thin narrative that, toward the conclusion, features enough revelations and plot twists to make Agatha Christie throw up her hands.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
Full of veterans and bright young faces alike, the cast is once again perfectly predisposed to their roles.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
One long-term study published in 2021 examined more than 350,000 individuals with DNA markers indicating they were genetically predisposed to early death.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 1 Feb. 2025
You can definitely be predisposed to breaking out.
—Jennifer Li, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2025
That’s if you’re predisposed to doing so.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2025
Many people are predisposed to anxiety, says Scarella, and what may be a personality trait can tip over into this disorder in some cases.
—Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 20 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predisposed
Adjective
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Are people who are prone to ideology taking in less information?—
Matt Richtel,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Werewolf cats are also prone to some health conditions, including lymphocytic mural folliculitis.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Many frustrated supporters are minded to point the finger at Maresca’s system for stifling the attacking talent at his disposal.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Volunteers needed to recover fishing line: Volusia County needs environmentally minded volunteers to participate in the Monofilament Recovery and Recycling Program.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But now Miami would have to be convinced of bringing in the 31-year-old Beal, who, by picking up his $57 million player option for 2026-27, is still owed $110 million for two seasons after this one.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Once and for all, you will be convinced that ranch and pickles are the perfect pairing.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2025
Verb
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High school students who sat through virtual classes during the pandemic may have been inclined to flock south for a more authentic college experience.—
Thomas Oide,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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Employees who are naturally inclined toward exaggeration will learn that drama doesn’t work in your environment.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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How much money the investor is willing to put up depends on any number of parameters.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Competition from other hunters is minimal, and good hunting can be had by anyone willing to put in some effort.—
Thomas Weddle,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Our publicist persuaded the New York Times to do an article on the hundredth anniversary of La Bohème and its staying power as reflected by Rent.—
Jeffrey Seller,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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Convinced that sunken treasures were hidden beneath what was about to become three high-rise buildings, the amateur river detectives donned hard hats and persuaded a backhoe operator to let them onto the site.—
Kinsey Gidick,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As such, the NFL seems to be amenable to taking a long look at shifting more games—and, perhaps, complete TV packages—to the streaming arrivistes.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Yet that rhetoric is something that Americans may be amenable to.—
Henry Gass,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Archaeologists were brought in to study the mysterious remains, which appear to have been disposed of quickly.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the first instance, the founders see the network targeting specific communities, consisting of members who are well-placed and disposed to help one another.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Predisposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predisposed. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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