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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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as in tendency
an established pattern of behavior
an unfortunate aptness to interrupt people in mid sentence
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as in appropriateness
the quality or state of being especially suitable or fitting
I'd question the aptness of that goofy sympathy card
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Recent Examples of apt
Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 5 May 2025
The pairings are generally quite apt, making both chocolate and coffee taste exponentially better together.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 1 May 2025
What’s certain is that few Republican challengers are apt to offer voters a stronger record on conservation.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
At a time in America when our institutional safety nets are being disbanded and the burden to support each other often comes down to individual efforts, Charlie’s struggle feels all the more apt.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 May 2025
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Adjective
For within weeks of the book’s publication, Hopkins and two other researchers confounded mathematicians by announcing that Snaith’s warning to readers had been all too apt: The doomsday hypothesis was true.
—Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 5 May 2025
The pairings are generally quite apt, making both chocolate and coffee taste exponentially better together.
—Adrienne So, Wired News, 1 May 2025
What’s certain is that few Republican challengers are apt to offer voters a stronger record on conservation.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
At a time in America when our institutional safety nets are being disbanded and the burden to support each other often comes down to individual efforts, Charlie’s struggle feels all the more apt.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apt
Adjective
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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This natural stone is porous enough to stain, soft enough to scratch, and prone to damage from chemicals.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Time for Thorough Searches: Interim appointments allow boards the necessary time to conduct comprehensive searches for suitable permanent leaders.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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This work will reveal insights about the quasi-moon and help the team select a suitable sampling site.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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As the graph shows below, Bellingham, like most of Real Madrid midfielders, has a tendency to hold on to the ball, whereas Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen midfield is defined by quick and incisive short passes.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Currently, some prescribing physicians are likely unaware if patients have disordered eating tendencies, either because the symptoms slip through the cracks, the patient actively conceals them, or the patient is too embarrassed to bring them up, Wassenaar explained.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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The reason is that employees who are inclined to violate a nondisclosure agreement are also inclined to violate a noncompete.—
Sam Peak,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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In her view, Gen Z grads are less inclined to assertively chase opportunities — including taking jobs that aren’t necessarily their dream roles.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The suit seeks compensatory and general damages and special and/or punitive damages, costs associated with filing the lawsuit and other damages deemed appropriate by the court.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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If your submission is selected for inclusion in the NPR News Quiz, you will be acknowledged in a list of contributors on NPR's website or otherwise receive appropriate credit, but failure to do so shall not be deemed a breach of your rights.—
Holly J. Morris,
NPR,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Sankey said the way the committee seems to weigh strength of schedule shortchanges the conference slate, which doesn’t include any teams among the lower half of the 134 NCAA FBS programs.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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At a time when many young people see college as the only way forward, veterans have already shown a willingness to choose their own path.—
Adam Stone,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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That guidance similarly discourages blanket exclusions and encourages individualized assessments that consider the nature of the offense, its recency, and its relevance to the job.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Using the tee fitting wasn’t his most grievous error.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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That all changed at Allianz Arena, the home of Bayern Munich, one of the titans of Europe, and a fitting stage for PSG’s crowning moment.—
James Robson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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“Apt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apt. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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