as in tendency
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
the young woman's predisposition to date men who are very much like her father
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Recent Examples of predisposition
Because diet, exercise, metabolic disease and genetic predisposition all interact with these epigenetic pathways, hormone therapy alone cannot fully address the risk.
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Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
But a genetic predisposition toward efficient storage does not explain an epidemic.
—Joshua Moen, STAT, 8 June 2026
However, unless select patients have a predisposition to depositing plastics plus the usual pre-existing risk factors, the plastics are likely a cause of the vascular events.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Testing showed no genetic predisposition.
—Dawn White, CBS News, 5 June 2026
The samples helped people discover entirely new family trees and could reveal consequential health information, such as a genetic predisposition to cancer.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The current trial included people either with a genetic predisposition to high cholesterol or who had early heart events, but Lilly plans to conduct a larger trial of about 200 people—including more people in the latter category who might be more representative of those who have heart disease.
—Alice Park, Time, 28 May 2026
The interplay between genetic predisposition and early experience is where the story becomes genuinely complex.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Did the procedure lead directly to their struggles, or unmask a previous predisposition?
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
But a genetic predisposition toward efficient storage does not explain an epidemic.
—Joshua Moen, STAT, 8 June 2026
However, unless select patients have a predisposition to depositing plastics plus the usual pre-existing risk factors, the plastics are likely a cause of the vascular events.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Testing showed no genetic predisposition.
—Dawn White, CBS News, 5 June 2026
The samples helped people discover entirely new family trees and could reveal consequential health information, such as a genetic predisposition to cancer.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The current trial included people either with a genetic predisposition to high cholesterol or who had early heart events, but Lilly plans to conduct a larger trial of about 200 people—including more people in the latter category who might be more representative of those who have heart disease.
—Alice Park, Time, 28 May 2026
The interplay between genetic predisposition and early experience is where the story becomes genuinely complex.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Did the procedure lead directly to their struggles, or unmask a previous predisposition?
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predisposition
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Still, millennials are steeped in therapy culture, and there is a tendency to blame parents for a child’s pain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Dec. 2025
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The best mattress-in-a-box for you has more to do with your body, sleeping position, tendency to run cool or hot, and other factors, not price.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
10 Dec. 2025
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Courtesy of Focus Features & CBS Despite its inclination toward the otherworldly, the original Twilight Zone created by TV pioneer Rod Serling was, at its core, about the weakness of human nature.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Maybe because there’s some cultural inclination toward making an idiosyncratic mark on one’s little corner.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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But while Josh is a magnet for easy jabs about NPR tote bags and Sierra Club memberships, there’s almost nothing in his storylines to suggest an aptitude for or even interest in the work of actual journalism.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
2 June 2026
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During the regular season, both were among the top seven NBA teams by defensive rating, and the Knicks particularly improved by that defensive aptitude as the season went on.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Spending on mental wellness has accelerated faster than the evidence base, encompassing everything from spa retreats to brain supplements, smartphone apps, and at-home devices.—
Melinda Fulmer,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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Check out these helpful tips to make the most of your devices' benefits.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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The Cape Fear actress spoke about her affinity for the summer dating show, which kicked off its eighth season on June 2.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Todd’s affinity for music began in his sophomore year at Palisades Charter High School when classes were moved online due to the pandemic.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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