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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepossessed
Adjective
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If leaders can channel a new hire’s enthusiasm into the work, that person will be much more engaged.—
Bruce Tulgan,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025 -
The trip will be led by Lauren Sánchez — who is engaged to Bezos and is vice chair of the billionaire’s Earth Fund — and marks Blue Origin’s 11th human space flight.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Remember that kids may be too preoccupied at times to sit down and eat.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2025
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Volkov’s version has a more serious tone and is more preoccupied with the right morals and behavior.—
Christin Bohnke,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Researchers need to design new materials that can decay within a few years to levels of radioactivity that can be disposed of safely and more easily.—
Farhat Beg,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2025
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Thermal neutron reactors, which form the basis of the modern nuclear power industry, use about 1 percent of natural uranium, while the remaining 99 percent is sent for temporary storage or disposed of as radioactive waste.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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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
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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
Adjective
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Though most are rightly concerned about the downside risk from tariffs, there is an upside if this pressure results in better trade terms for U.S. companies, and the tariffs can be reduced in the short term.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The defendant in the case had been featured on an episode of the show that aired before his trial, and attorney Chase Dearman was concerned fans would be predisposed to find his client guilty.—
Jessica Lussenhop,
ProPublica,
29 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
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“Prepossessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepossessed. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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