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noun

Definition of plynext
as in bias
an attitude that always favors one way of feeling or acting especially without considering any other possibilities since taking a ply to French burgundies, he's hardly even looked at anything else in the wine store

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ply

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verb (1)

ˈplī How to pronounce ply (audio)
as in to exert
to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively she plied all of her charm and intelligence to convince everyone to volunteer as tutors

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ply

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verb (2)

as in to weave
to cause to twine about one another two single yarns were plied together to get the fabric that smooth, firm feel

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Recent Examples of ply
Noun
It's made from ultra-durable 3-ply stainless steel, and comes with both pasta and steamer inserts to make this one of the most versatile pieces in your kitchen. — Belle Bakst, Bon Appétit, 9 Oct. 2024 Over 4 million anglers ply Florida waters yearly, catching over 100 million pounds of fish. — Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
Of the 10 players who took part in Serbia's bronze-medal-winning game over Germany, six are plying their trade in Europe this season. — David K. Li, NBC News, 28 Feb. 2025 Cherry, red plum, and herbs de Provence flavors ply the palate along with a layer of plush tannins that leaves a soft note of chalk on the tongue and gums. — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ply
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ply
  1. bias
  2. tendency
  3. prejudice
Noun
  • Rights advocates have also raised concerns about Islamophobia and anti-Arab bias during the Israel-Gaza war.
    — Steve Holland and Kanishka Singh, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Going forward, leaders must proactively address their organization's biases, re-examine outdated hiring and talent practices, and make age diversity central to the firm's operating culture.
    — Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of bias
Noun
  • Understanding Home Bias As mentioned before, home bias is the tendency to over-invest in your home country.
    — Cicely Jones, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Traveling East might have been an appropriate tendency for early humans living in what is now Europe near the end of the Ice Age.
    — Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of tendency
Noun
  • Reportedly, Jane Doe voluntarily dismissed her case with prejudice — meaning the suit is legally prevented from being refiled.
    — Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • According to the Purdue Exponent, the charges against Kristine were dismissed with prejudice, meaning she can’t be charged again for the same thing.
    — Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of prejudice

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