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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
Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Those with Down syndrome are predisposed to certain conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and leukemia but are less likely to experience mass tumor cancers or certain heart diseases.
—Joanne Haner, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
People who are thinking that way are already predisposed to being open and really caring about their surroundings.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2024
After consulting with several doctors, Fishel decided on a lumpectomy followed by radiation and hormone therapy, opting not to pursue a double mastectomy after genetic testing revealed she wasn’t predisposed to cancer.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2024
Find out not only your fur baby’s exact breed, but learn more about their ancestry, habits and traits they’re predisposed to, and health markers (the dog DNA test offers over 280 genetic health markers).
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2024
Maybe people who are drawn to meditation are predisposed to certain patterns of brain activity, and our heap of correlations tells us more about those willing to meditate than anything actually caused by meditation.
—Oshan Jarow, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
People are presumably going to be more likely to perform or undertake the activity since they are already predisposed to avoiding hard thinking.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
As a consequence, its countries are practiced in the art of strategic hedging and are predisposed to neutralism and nonalignment, owing to their colonial histories.
—David Shambaugh, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2020
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Understanding these genes can provide insight into why certain individuals are predisposed to hair loss.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
Those with Down syndrome are predisposed to certain conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and leukemia but are less likely to experience mass tumor cancers or certain heart diseases.
—Joanne Haner, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
People who are thinking that way are already predisposed to being open and really caring about their surroundings.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 3 Dec. 2024
After consulting with several doctors, Fishel decided on a lumpectomy followed by radiation and hormone therapy, opting not to pursue a double mastectomy after genetic testing revealed she wasn’t predisposed to cancer.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2024
Find out not only your fur baby’s exact breed, but learn more about their ancestry, habits and traits they’re predisposed to, and health markers (the dog DNA test offers over 280 genetic health markers).
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2024
Maybe people who are drawn to meditation are predisposed to certain patterns of brain activity, and our heap of correlations tells us more about those willing to meditate than anything actually caused by meditation.
—Oshan Jarow, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
People are presumably going to be more likely to perform or undertake the activity since they are already predisposed to avoiding hard thinking.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
As a consequence, its countries are practiced in the art of strategic hedging and are predisposed to neutralism and nonalignment, owing to their colonial histories.
—David Shambaugh, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predisposed
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So the researchers look at this random, unrelated environmental factor to having ADHD — the fact the doctor is seeing these kids on Halloween — to get a sense of just how subjective and prone to error these decisions are.Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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If your hair is in recovery mode—brittle, dull, prone to split ends, and in general need of some TLC—the best products for hair breakage are here to deliver relief.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The Premier League is minded to approve the transaction, all other ducks appear to be in a row, and an independent oversight panel will likely sign off on it this week, ending Farhad Moshiri’s turbulent eight-year spell as owner.Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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If next year's budget shows similar bloat, a challenger from Wu's right could court fiscally minded voters against her.Mike Deehan, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
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For his part, Drew wasn't convinced.Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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Still not convinced the puffer is for you?Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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Indianapolis Star Everyone is inclined to take things for granted.The Indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024
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Governor DeWine, surely cognizant of the sentiments behind this vote, is reportedly inclined to sign the bill.The Editors, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Many commentators reflected on the misogyny behind the backlash, and noted that the public always seemed particularly willing to tear down successful women.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Angelica is willing to throw herself at God’s mercy for them.Jen Chaney, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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Industry boosters, on the other hand, have successfully persuaded many policymakers that overregulation would harm industry.Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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Kendrick also stars as Sheryl, a struggling LA actress who is persuaded to go on The Dating Game by friends, and her typically winsome, spunky performance—and able direction— lifts Woman of the Hour to the next level.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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Still, most countries of the Global South and East seem amenable to using national currencies and other means of payment that avoid the dollar, says Irina Yarygina, a banking expert with MGIMO, a university associated with the Russian Foreign Ministry.Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Oct. 2024
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Passing power is readily available and the ten-speed is amenable to being flattened when trying to hit a closing gap in traffic.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
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It will all be disposed of as trash.Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Wreaths with wire and plastic backings can't be composted, and should be disposed in garbage carts, according to the city's website.Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Predisposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predisposed. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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