How to Use prone in a Sentence

prone

adjective

• The white rainfly is more prone to show dirt over time.
  — Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 24 May 2023
• The feature adds a lot to the price and Webb said touch screens are prone to breaking.
  — Shira Ovide, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Aug. 2023
• But the type of ink in a laser printer is less prone to drying out.
  — Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 18 July 2023
• These are very prone to wilting because the pots are full of roots.
  — Nancy Brachey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
• Keep in Mind: Plastic is prone to cracking if the load is too heavy.
  — Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2023
• But since the nylon is somewhat slick, the strap is prone to slipping.
  — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2023
• On the flip side, KU lacks depth, shoots 3-pointers at the lowest rate in the Bill Self era and is prone to offensive lulls.
  — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2024
• Or maybe their 45-year-old parents, who are prone to doomscrolling through Reels about lazy teens?
  — WIRED, 19 Oct. 2023
• For the people out there who are prone to missing a spot, this electric razor can give you a hand.
  — Kristin Corpuz, Women's Health, 29 Mar. 2023
• There was a time—not so long ago—when my phone was prone to overheating due to its sheer volume of apps.
  — Emma Specter, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2024
• For thick, coarse textures prone to knots, start at the root and gently finger detangle your hair to the ends.
  — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 14 Aug. 2023
• The no-nonsense bodyguard was prone to throwing a chair or two himself.
  — Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2023
• What to Consider The lighter colors are prone to scuffing.
  — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2023
• Amy Crane, 42, is prone to heart problems because of her Down syndrome.
  — Kathleen Toner, CNN, 24 Mar. 2023
• The next time you’re tempted to walk into the ocean, consider that even the most advanced AI is not prone to that brand of despair.
  — WIRED, 21 Sep. 2023
• Just keep in mind, the covers are not removable and are spot-clean only, so this may not be the best pick for kids or adults who are prone to spills.
  — Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2023
• Oily skin is a skin type, whereas acne-prone is a skin condition.
  — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 6 Apr. 2023
• And when faced with kids during this time of year who are prone to colds from their daycares and playdates, how can people stay healthy?
  — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 14 Dec. 2023
• People who are prone to these health problems would need to talk to their providers about whether the statin alternative would be right for them.
  — Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 22 Mar. 2023
• My almond tree lies prone across the court, blown down by a gale.
  — Conrad Aiken, letter, 3 Oct. 1930
• Since Aries tends to be impatient, an Aries Moon may be prone to knee-jerk reactions.
  — Women's Health, 12 May 2023
• Pros: Soft and breathable; two-way zipper, fold-over feet Cons: Some reviewers say the zipper is prone to wear and tear.
  — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 Nov. 2023
• But Take Note That cool, colorful zipper is prone to get stuck on the fabric when zipping.
  — Casey Clark, Parents, 5 Mar. 2024
• This is also the best way to pack robes made of materials like silk that are prone to wrinkling or creasing.
  — Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2023
• Plastic is less prone to rusting but could crack in too much direct sunlight.
  — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2024
• But they are easily hurt and prone to giving the silent treatment (sometimes for a year or so) when angry.
  — Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2023
• The bluff has historically been prone to landslides, and this was the second trail closure in two years.
  — Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2024
• Strength of the handle, main gear, and the reel stem were specifically considered, as these are prone to being weak spots.
  — Jerry Audet, Field & Stream, 19 July 2023
• With extreme drought conditions and an excess of fuel in the form of chaparral and grasses, the area was more prone to burn.
  — Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 26 June 2023
• I too have been prone on my couch this week, a victim of the common cold.
  — Flannery O'Connor, letter, 20 Mar. 1961

Last Updated: 3 May 2024