1
as in tendency
an established pattern of behavior
the criminal propensities of the family extended over several generations
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2
as in inclination
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
a neighbor who has an unfortunate propensity for snooping
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Recent Examples of propensity
The interlaced sub-narratives of the show’s supporting characters — and their all-too-human stumbles — further illuminate the show’s sharp but nuanced take on the wellness industry, with all of its propensity to both overpromise and provide genuine care.
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Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
Tanev is every bit the warrior he’s often described as, missing only one game this season despite his propensity to eat pucks.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
This propensity leads to a lack of appreciation of the interconnectedness of things.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 24 Feb. 2025
In the debate over return-to-office policies, women show a slightly higher propensity (49%) to seek new employment compared to men (43%).
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
Tanev is every bit the warrior he’s often described as, missing only one game this season despite his propensity to eat pucks.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
This propensity leads to a lack of appreciation of the interconnectedness of things.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 24 Feb. 2025
In the debate over return-to-office policies, women show a slightly higher propensity (49%) to seek new employment compared to men (43%).
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propensity
Noun
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This inherent human tendency, which already harms people and society in an analog setting, is exacerbated by the circumstances of today's world.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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It's thought that morning people act with more awareness because of their tendency to sleep better and have less fatigue or inattention.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The report cites a growing consumer inclination toward advanced lip care solutions, and effective alternatives to traditional lip balms and glosses.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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But several other populist Trump allies who have shown no inclination to leave power have made their judiciaries a central target.—
Graham Underwood,
arkansasonline.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Officials in the Navy recruit heavily at a handful of tech schools, including M.I.T., Georgia Tech, and Carnegie Mellon, to find students with the knowledge and the aptitude to carry out such demanding tasks as operating nuclear reactors on aircraft carriers.—
Dexter Filkins,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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This is different from notions of strengths and weaknesses, personality, aptitude or things like that.—
Michael B. Horn,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The combination of IoT and AI enables connected devices to collect, analyze and act on data in real-time.—
Rahul Saluja,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Just in time for Christmas, certain members of Congress are hard at work in their policy shops, fashioning a massive lump of cybersecurity coal with which to gift American users of electronic devices.—
David Williams,
National Review,
26 Dec. 2024
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The imposing warmth of South Florida proved no match for the affinity keeping them patient.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Do have an affinity for any particular types of birds?—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Propensity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propensity. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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