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
Did the procedure lead directly to their struggles, or unmask a previous predisposition?
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Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
The data revealed Black babies have a higher likelihood to die than others and that mothers of color also face the brunt of unequal access to care and predisposition to certain medical conditions.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
With a passion for history and place comes a predisposition for community-building in Durango.
—Michelle Polizzi, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Elevated protein levels were also a better predictor of dementia risk in women who had a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s than in women without a genetic risk factor.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The power of modeling Although some people may have a greater predisposition to heroism based on their personality, situational factors also play a key role in inspiring heroic behavior.
—Catherine A. Sanderson, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
The duration may be longer depending on whether the clot was provoked by a temporary risk factor or reflects an ongoing predisposition.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Shayla Love investigates how those with the genetic predisposition can get so little rest and still function—and whether the rest of us can pick up any tricks.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
At-home DNA tests are a popular and affordable way to discover genetic information, including early ancestors, ethnicity and genetic predisposition for diseases.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
The data revealed Black babies have a higher likelihood to die than others and that mothers of color also face the brunt of unequal access to care and predisposition to certain medical conditions.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
With a passion for history and place comes a predisposition for community-building in Durango.
—Michelle Polizzi, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Elevated protein levels were also a better predictor of dementia risk in women who had a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s than in women without a genetic risk factor.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The power of modeling Although some people may have a greater predisposition to heroism based on their personality, situational factors also play a key role in inspiring heroic behavior.
—Catherine A. Sanderson, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
The duration may be longer depending on whether the clot was provoked by a temporary risk factor or reflects an ongoing predisposition.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Shayla Love investigates how those with the genetic predisposition can get so little rest and still function—and whether the rest of us can pick up any tricks.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
At-home DNA tests are a popular and affordable way to discover genetic information, including early ancestors, ethnicity and genetic predisposition for diseases.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predisposition
Noun
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With long days and warm nights, the spring and summer months have a tendency to bring people together.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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During one rant against cancel culture and its pernicious tendency to smear the innocent, Tillman brings up Joseph McCarthy as a prime example of a person whose reputation was unfairly destroyed.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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Even in the present tense, the characters express no political opinions, taste in movies and music, hobbies—or backstories that shape such inclinations.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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Mamdani has thus far shown no inclination to act differently.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Rangers have shown greater aptitude against four-seamers in this six-game sample size to begin the season.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Flutie played beyond his physical abilities partly because of his aptitude.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Other options, such as red light therapy caps, are non-invasive devices that use low-level light therapy to stimulate hair follicles and increase density.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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Reviewing those can determine if more specific devices are covered by Cinch’s plans.—
Caroline Ernst,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The concrete structure’s open layout encourages meandering discovery, with works chosen to reveal new affinities and connections across cultures and centuries.—
Leah Ollman,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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His confrontational rhetoric toward allies and international organizations, along with his affinity for authoritarian leaders such as Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un, has also generated profound distrust.—
Sergio Munoz Bata,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Predisposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predisposition. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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