prejudices

Definition of prejudicesnext
present tense third-person singular of prejudice
as in biases
to cause to have often negative opinions formed without sufficient knowledge all the bad stories I had heard about the incoming CEO prejudiced me against him even before the first meeting

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  • 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
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  • Fresh off the global success of KPop Demon Hunters, the film’s vocal stars are bringing their fandom full circle with a new collaboration that turns a familiar fast-food run into an immersive experience.
    Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
  • October 23 – November 21 Steady focus turns effort into visible progress.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Prejudices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prejudices. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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