as in engaged
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepossessed
Adjective
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They were focused and engaged, pushing all-in on forechecks and backchecks right from the opening puck drop.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 May 2025 -
Foote eventually got engaged to her now-husband, Kristofer Verduzco.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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The United States had withdrawn from the World Health Organization and the U.N. Human Rights Council; the State Department seemed more preoccupied with deportations than with diplomacy.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
22 Apr. 2025
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Early in this episode, Dina mentions to a preoccupied Joel that one of the community’s underground pipes — connected to the outside — has been rendered useless by encroaching roots.—
Noel Murray,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Archaeologists were brought in to study the mysterious remains, which appear to have been disposed of quickly.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the first instance, the founders see the network targeting specific communities, consisting of members who are well-placed and disposed to help one another.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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High school students who sat through virtual classes during the pandemic may have been inclined to flock south for a more authentic college experience.—
Thomas Oide,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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Employees who are naturally inclined toward exaggeration will learn that drama doesn’t work in your environment.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.—
Erwin A. Bauer,
Outdoor Life,
25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The scan is recommended for some people with cancer or those who are predisposed to it, but there are risks, too.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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Even babies show a preference for sweet flavors, suggesting an attraction is biologically predisposed, according to Tsui.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Future uncertain Housing advocates and providers both are concerned about the future of the trust fund.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
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Now, Barrera is concerned about the Trump administration’s dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, the agency that investigated the district.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
Verb
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But now Miami would have to be convinced of bringing in the 31-year-old Beal, who, by picking up his $57 million player option for 2026-27, is still owed $110 million for two seasons after this one.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Once and for all, you will be convinced that ranch and pickles are the perfect pairing.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Prepossessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepossessed. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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