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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
Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Are older pop fans more predisposed to embrace The Life of a Showgirl than younger ones?
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2025
In that environment, incomplete or out-of-context information is often snipped, packaged to fit predisposed narratives and then rapidly amplified across text, short-form video or audio content.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2025
Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
Despite his unintentional leak, Ford was already predisposed to doing something to end this dark presidential legacy.
—Tim Naftali, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
The research community warns of tangible risks, particularly for adolescents and individuals predisposed to psychiatric disorders.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
If you were predisposed to reading things between the lines and jumping to conclusions, maybe this would be the spot.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
The good news for voters otherwise predisposed to Abughazaleh is that there’s a youthful progressive candidate in the race with similar views but who comes with a record of service and without the ego.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Although the study did not identify why more men are predisposed to heart issues than women, Freeman said factors like hormonal differences, diet and physical activity could come into play.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
As the only woman on the expedition, and as someone who had long chafed at the limits imposed on her in Edwardian England, Katherine may have been predisposed to sympathy.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
That is true of leaders anywhere, but Israel’s history has predisposed some of its policymakers to focus excessively on day-to-day survival and to misapprehend or ignore strategic dynamics as a result.
—Andrew P. Miller, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2025
Adjective
Oracles are by their nature enigmatic, obscure, gnomic, a mode that the aleatory perambulations of the Eureka engine would seem predisposed toward producing, but narrative also has a venerable tradition of being mechanically generated, despite the seeming complexity of plot.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Are older pop fans more predisposed to embrace The Life of a Showgirl than younger ones?
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2025
In that environment, incomplete or out-of-context information is often snipped, packaged to fit predisposed narratives and then rapidly amplified across text, short-form video or audio content.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Some researchers hypothesize this could precipitate heart attacks in those already predisposed to having them due to clogged arteries.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
Despite his unintentional leak, Ford was already predisposed to doing something to end this dark presidential legacy.
—Tim Naftali, The Atlantic, 3 Mar. 2026
The research community warns of tangible risks, particularly for adolescents and individuals predisposed to psychiatric disorders.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
If you were predisposed to reading things between the lines and jumping to conclusions, maybe this would be the spot.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
The good news for voters otherwise predisposed to Abughazaleh is that there’s a youthful progressive candidate in the race with similar views but who comes with a record of service and without the ego.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Although the study did not identify why more men are predisposed to heart issues than women, Freeman said factors like hormonal differences, diet and physical activity could come into play.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
As the only woman on the expedition, and as someone who had long chafed at the limits imposed on her in Edwardian England, Katherine may have been predisposed to sympathy.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
That is true of leaders anywhere, but Israel’s history has predisposed some of its policymakers to focus excessively on day-to-day survival and to misapprehend or ignore strategic dynamics as a result.
—Andrew P. Miller, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predisposed
Adjective
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Blackbird Mountain guides led the group through an avalanche-prone area for unknown reasons, despite two alternative routes, per the San Francisco Chronicle.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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During the last five years, coaches who’ve remained in their college-level women's basketball jobs have seen their salaries rise by 45%—likely influenced by Staley's decision to fight for higher pay via nontraditional negotiating methods.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Time and time again, pioneers of new platforms have also bought up content and influenced conversations about those platforms.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Perhaps one, or all, of her kids, fretting over their independent-minded mother, had advised her to get it.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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This means that not only are restaurants eligible for the prestigious Michelin stars but also they could be designated as Bib Gourmands (budget-minded restaurants that offer good food at a good price) or even as recommended additions to the guide.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Several people wept and swayed.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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When betting on a startup’s future potential, Graham is typically more swayed by his impression of its founders than the idea behind their business, the co-founder of startup accelerator Y Combinator wrote in a series of posts on social media platform X on August 10.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
18 Aug. 2025
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Mom convinced her to continue playing.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Willick was not convinced by this explanation, noting that many graphic and upsetting stories had been shared from the bimah in the past two and a half years—stories about violence perpetrated by Hamas.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The entire trap and mouse carcass are then disposed.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, the Supreme Court, which is unfavorably disposed to Bolsonaro, may also review the legislation on grounds of constitutionality.—
David Unsworth,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Rangers may be inclined to shake things up at the back of their bullpen if poor results persist.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Whether any other team will be inclined to make an offer, however, remains to be seen.—
Ernesto Cova,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The farmworkers' rights movement has always been powered by courage, by people willing to endure, to speak out, to demand dignity in the face of injustice.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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And parents were generally more willing to let kids do things by themselves, not only play outside but also help out in the community.—
Stephen Johnson,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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