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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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And, with darker skin tones more prone to dry skin, doubling down on your water intake with skincare is key to a longer skinspan.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 May 2025
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Overwatering depletes the water supply, increases runoff and pollution, and makes plants more prone to disease and insects.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Talk about a close minded hot take from 3 guys obviously based out on the west coast somewhere!—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Cardinal Robert Sarah – championed by conservatives as reflecting the doctrinaire and liturgically minded papacies of Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI – is among those being considered to replace Pope Francis.—
Danielle Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 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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Too bad, but anyway plot and plausibility are far less important than the experiential qualities Resurrection offers those willing to accept its fairy tale-like pitch.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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For now the Bears seem willing to let the noise continue into June.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 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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According to team sources, the Lakers will be amenable to whatever contract structure Dončić desires.—
Jovan Buha,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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California, the rare state with conditions amenable to olive-growing, produces less than 2 percent of the olive oil that Americans consume.—
Rachel Sugar,
The Atlantic,
11 Apr. 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 29 May. 2025.
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