bent (on or upon)

adjective

Definition of bent (on or upon)next
as in determined
fully committed to achieving a goal a bride-to-be bent on having the perfect wedding

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bent (on or upon)
  1. determined
  2. intent
  3. resolute
  4. decisive
  5. positive
Adjective
  • At the core of his enforcement agenda is the cataclysmic fentanyl crisis, which must be addressed immediately and with the most determined, experienced leadership.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Analysis: Alito is determined to tear up precedent in Trump’s next term.
    Daniel Wine, CNN, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of determined
Adjective
  • As the title indicates, the story centers around Hit-Monkey (Fred Tatasciore), a snow monkey intent on taking out the Tokyo underworld with the help of his mentor, Bryce Fowler (Jason Sudeikis).
    Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Hurts also appears intent to face Obama in golf at some point.
    Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of intent
Adjective
  • Roberts was resolute that another bullpen game could and would get the job done.
    Dan Freedman, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
  • No one should be suggesting Canada comes out of Copa America with massive changes to its starting line-up and defensively the team were resolute, compact and decisive.
    Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 10 July 2024
Definition of resolute
Adjective
  • While a segment of grassroots Republicans still believe improprieties cost former President Donald Trump the 2020 election, his decisive victory this month has sparked a segment of Democratic voters to now question the 2024 results.
    Samuel J. Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2024
  • This decisive victory should shake the Democrat establishment to its core. SEN.
    NBC News, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of decisive
Adjective
  • Defender Rafael Santos looked calm after training and agrees about the positive vibes.
    Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
  • This transition could liberate human workers to pursue more creative and strategic roles, potentially leading to a net positive effect on global employment.
    Taarini Kaur Dang, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of positive
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Thesaurus Entries Near bent (on or upon)

benthic

bent (on or upon)

bent out of shape

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“Bent (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bent%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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