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prepossessed

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verb

past tense of prepossess

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepossessed
Adjective
  • Written by Jeff Koyen, Edited by Mallory Gafas Since the start of generative AI’s enterprise proliferation, it has been largely regarded by executives and employees alike as a productive assistant more than an engaged collaborator.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Millions of engaged, curious readers open our newsletters every day.
    britannica.com, britannica.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • The white dwarf is part of a triple star system, and the outer companion stars could have influenced WD 1856 b's orbit.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 July 2026
  • Offer availability, placement, and display are determined by the third party and may be influenced by compensation and other factors.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Adjective
  • Yet in an era increasingly defined by digital abstraction and impermanence, fashion designers are newly preoccupied with the tangible and historic.
    Emmanuel Olunkwa, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
  • Unfortunately, the actor was a little preoccupied with another franchise.
    Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Most fans had taken care of their trash throughout the match, either putting it in the blue bag or already having disposed of it.
    Chris Vannini, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • Other food items were also held past their seven-day date marking, which were then disposed of.
    Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026
Adjective
  • The five-year period of violence that followed in Israel, the occupied West Bank and the Gaza Strip, known as the Second, or the Al-Aqsa, Intifada, featured frequent suicide bombings and intense military operations.
    Gabe Joselow, NBC news, 26 June 2026
  • The Israeli military did not answer NPR's request for a response to the claims that there is no accountability for violence committed against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
    Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Jim added that he would be inclined to trim Meta if the stock spikes.
    Paulina Likos, CNBC, 26 June 2026
  • Prices fluctuate throughout the year but I would be inclined to say that the best prices on big purchases have been around Black Friday.
    Harry Bennett, Space.com, 26 June 2026
Adjective
  • Unabsorbed calcium leaves the body through stool, and absorbed calcium that isn't needed may be filtered by the kidneys and leave in urine—often within about a day.
    Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
  • 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
  • While Terenzio believes secrecy is essential for any celebrity wedding, she isn't convinced Madison Square Garden would actually host Swift and Kelce's ceremony.
    Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Meta was facing a landmark federal antitrust prosecution that Trump, if he could be convinced, might pressure the Justice Department to drop or settle.
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 June 2026
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“Prepossessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepossessed. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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