as in tendencies
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
from her youth she revealed a strong bias toward a life of the mind
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or biasses
as in prejudices
to cause to have often negative opinions formed without sufficient knowledge
bad reviews biased her against the movie, even though it starred one of her favorite actors
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Recent Examples of biases
Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
Someone still needs to navigate shifting privacy rules, watch for hidden biases and protect the integrity of the brand.
—Tony Gonzalez, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Pointing out biases in the search terms had only a small effect on people’s final opinions.
—Simon Makin, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2025
And just as an assumption may prevent you from seeing the cow, cognitive biases can blind you to meaningful information or changes to a situation.
—Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
The new process may worsen existing biases in grant allocation, potentially disadvantaging certain groups or institutions that do not align with the administration’s priorities.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
But with my previous biases preferences on the record, the biggest impediment to enjoying a show that’s made to be nothing more than enjoyable is Rudy himself.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
Should also be aware initial estimates are preliminary numbers subject to wide variances with biases that can be manipulated.
—Phillip Molnar, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
Outside of Studio Ghibli, most Japanese and anime-influenced films have struggled to gain serious recognition — often because of lingering biases favoring Western animation styles and storytelling conventions.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
Someone still needs to navigate shifting privacy rules, watch for hidden biases and protect the integrity of the brand.
—Tony Gonzalez, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Pointing out biases in the search terms had only a small effect on people’s final opinions.
—Simon Makin, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2025
And just as an assumption may prevent you from seeing the cow, cognitive biases can blind you to meaningful information or changes to a situation.
—Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
The new process may worsen existing biases in grant allocation, potentially disadvantaging certain groups or institutions that do not align with the administration’s priorities.
—A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
But with my previous biases preferences on the record, the biggest impediment to enjoying a show that’s made to be nothing more than enjoyable is Rudy himself.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
Should also be aware initial estimates are preliminary numbers subject to wide variances with biases that can be manipulated.
—Phillip Molnar, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
In a recent 2020 study, even neutral words were processed by participants differently depending on whether they were placed in a positive or negative context, revealing that prior emotional tone biases how future information is received.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for biases
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The modern world offers an endless selection of rabbit holes, into which those of us with obsessive tendencies can pour virtually unlimited amounts of time, energy and love.—
Loz Blain
January 15,
New Atlas,
15 Jan. 2026
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Some past tendencies may offer a hint.—
Jess Bryant,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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This time around, the cuisine will focus on Laura’s roots, offering up dishes that show off Mexico’s culinary inclinations.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
11 Jan. 2026
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His beliefs and artistic inclinations were protean and often contradictory.—
Vince Passaro,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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The creamy texture turns into foam as tweens lather the fragrance-free and non-comedogenic formula.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2026
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Made from 100 percent renewable plant fibers and agricultural waste, Savian turns nettle, flax and hemp into fur, shearling and fleece-like fabrics using proprietary technologies.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Jan. 2026
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This model reflects Japan’s long-standing corporate culture, which prioritizes new hires for their general potential—their aptitudes and aspirations, as opposed to their current skill sets or university majors—and then trains them on the job.—
GRACIA LIU-FARRER,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Nov. 2025
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More money is apt to make homeschooling worse and far less tailored to the individual student and their interests and aptitudes by encouraging parents to substitute pricey group programs for the requisite effort of individualized instruction.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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China’s global influence is further constrained by weak cultural affinities with other countries.—
Zongyuan Zoe Liu,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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If your affinities lean toward boutique accommodation, this darling 12-room property occupying an 1889-era school is just the ticket.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Biases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biases. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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