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as in prone
having a tendency to be or act in a certain way
that dog is apt to run off if you don't put him on a leash
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as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
"gingerbread" is certainly an apt description for that house with all the ornate trim
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Recent Examples of apt
Both Rocha and Siriano exchanged remarks that felt apt for the occasion.
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
The rest of the exhibition comprises new works exploring celestial themes, which is particularly apt given one of the community’s myths: that women used to live in the sky as stars and would travel down to earth on woven chaguar ropes to dine on fishermen’s catch.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
In the rich and frequently chaotic history of Marseille, there can have been fewer more apt demonstrations of the club’s inherent tendency towards turbulence than the decision to head to Rome for some peace and quiet in the same week as the death of the Pope.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
The choice of Pelley to deliver the message on air may have been apt.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
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Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
The rest of the exhibition comprises new works exploring celestial themes, which is particularly apt given one of the community’s myths: that women used to live in the sky as stars and would travel down to earth on woven chaguar ropes to dine on fishermen’s catch.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 29 Apr. 2025
In the rich and frequently chaotic history of Marseille, there can have been fewer more apt demonstrations of the club’s inherent tendency towards turbulence than the decision to head to Rome for some peace and quiet in the same week as the death of the Pope.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
The choice of Pelley to deliver the message on air may have been apt.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apt
Adjective
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And, with darker skin tones more prone to dry skin, doubling down on your water intake with skincare is key to a longer skinspan.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 May 2025
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Both men were prone to flashes of brilliance, ultimately lost in a haze of injury and apathy.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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These options provide faster data transfer rates and are more suitable for today's high-volume data needs.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The fan also has a larger size that is suitable for bathrooms up to 150 square feet.—
Molly Blanco,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Bajwa was more inclined to look for a peaceful resolution with India over Kashmir and other issues.—
Ayesha Jalal,
The Conversation,
8 May 2025
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But there’s also a higher concentration of picks among a group of teams, which always makes managers more inclined to take risks, be spicy with their picks and, yes, package them.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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Those with weakened immune systems cannot adequately mount an appropriate immune response when exposed to different diseases.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Finally, be sure your timers are set to the appropriate schedule.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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The grant was approved last year with strong support from both sides of the political aisle, which was fitting, as glioblastoma killed both Sen. John McCain, an Arizona Republican, and Sen. Ted Kennedy, a Massachusetts Democrat.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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This last one is really important, because there’s some concern that tightly fitting belly bands could put too much stress on your pelvic floor, which might theoretically worsen a case of pelvic organ prolapse.—
Kathleen Felton,
SELF,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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No agents would be put in the field without proper clearance, Covington assured.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Your pricing is too low to support proper delivery.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Just go a size or two down from your usual for a fitted look.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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Granted, unlike regular tees, this one is extra soft and fitted and features fine ribbed detailing on the neckline, hem, and sleeves.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Candidates must be physically and mentally fit and meet standards for vision, hearing, cardiovascular, neurological and psychiatric health.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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In particular, Hansi Flick faces a dilemma in attack, where veteran forward Robert Lewandowski is believed to be fully fit but has not started a game in three weeks and will be lacking match sharpness, which could allow Ferran Torres to keep his place.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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“Apt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apt. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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