as in influences
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to cause (someone) to be more likely to behave in a particular way or to be affected by a particular condition
Past experiences have predisposed her to distrust people. Researchers have identified a gene that may predispose some people to the disease.
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Recent Examples of predisposes
The substance also damages airways and predisposes individuals to develop many chronic lung diseases including asthma and chronic obstructive lung disease.
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Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predisposes
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His feat helps establish the direct connection of how sim racing influences track performance in the real world, leading Nürburgring content creator Misha Charoudin to connect the dots and predict a new era of drivers advancing in their careers with the help of virtual racing.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Larger screens are better, according to the Center for Environmental Therapeutics, because screen size influences light exposure.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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The poet titillates, commands by images—and only thus persuades.—
Elaine L. Wang
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Cherry persuades Harriet to publicly expose Laura, to talk to journalists and manufacture a viral story.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement With Lee Heon away, Jesan convinces Queen Ja-hyeon (Shin Eun-jung), Heon’s stepmother, to support her young son’s ascent to the throne.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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But over the course of the season, Ned convinces his team of misfits that actual reporting is the way to success — leading eventually to three nominations at the local journalism awards.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
21 Sep. 2025
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People die in this movie, and nobody seems to care, which could be a metaphor for the way the pro sports industry grinds up and disposes of its warriors.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
18 Sep. 2025
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The findings underscore the need to rethink how society uses and disposes of disposable masks.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Every participant walked and jogged on their folding treadmill at least four times a week, using various speeds and inclines to assess the machine’s versatility, durability, and comfort during use.—
Claire Harmeyer,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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So, over the years, adventurous customizers have transplanted everything from Porsche engines to small-block V-8s into the model in an attempt to crest inclines at more than a snail’s pace.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Predisposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predisposes. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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