as in partial
inclined to favor one side over another
in my admittedly biased opinion, my wife is always the prettiest woman in whatever room she graces
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or biassed
as in turned
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 biased
Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
There are always biased results in any research.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2026
Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
Administration officials claim Boasberg is biased and overstepped his authority.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The problem with our politics is not that each of us is biased.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
There are always biased results in any research.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
Turner also noted that HUD is investigating Boston, Minneapolis and Washington state over housing plans that aim to address historical racial discrimination, suggesting the policies may be biased against white people.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 16 Apr. 2026
Administration officials claim Boasberg is biased and overstepped his authority.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for biased
Adjective
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Most varieties prefer full sun to partial shade and rich, slightly acidic soil that drains well.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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In February, Congress passed legislation that ended the partial federal government shutdown and contained provisions addressing PBM transparency and business practices.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Verb
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That mugshot—with her straight dark hair, motorcycle jacket, and flat, defiant stare—would come to represent a nation, and generation, in crisis; a startling declaration that America’s own sons and daughters had turned violently against their country.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Rather than focusing on the White House setting itself, White said his attention quickly turned toward how bugs could affect lighting, camera shots and the overall broadcast presentation during a live pay-per-view event.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Women, people of color, and first-generation professionals were too often told their accurate perceptions of hostile environments were merely internal distortions.—
Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Others, like Michael (Doon Mackichan), seem openly hostile.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Then, in 2005, the Texas First Court of Appeals overturned Yates’ conviction after finding the forensic psychiatrist who testified for the prosecution gave erroneous testimony that may have prejudiced the jury.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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The average person might be prejudiced, and what could be more unreasonable than prejudice?—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The update includes eight new emojis, including an orca, trombone, ballet dancer, landslide and distorted face.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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These programs have imposed tremendous economic costs on Californians through higher energy prices, regulatory compliance burdens and distorted markets.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Verb
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However, Shelby Green, a research and communications manager covering the Southeast region for the Energy and Policy Institute, isn't convinced.—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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The caller convinced Heitin that his retirement accounts were under attack and walked him through transferring the money out himself.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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In both competitive partisan races and in Democrat-on-Democrat contests, analysts say frustration about the economy is bubbling up from voters.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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While largely staying away from partisan politics, Durbin reiterated his longstanding support for the Dream Act, legislation that would provide a path to citizenship for people brought to the United States illegally as children by their parents.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Verb
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But authorities weren't persuaded.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Neither leader elaborated on what persuaded them about the possibility of peace in Europe’s longest conflict since World War II.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Biased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biased. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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