prepossessed 1 of 2

prepossessed

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verb

past tense of prepossess

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepossessed
Adjective
  • Gallup research published in June 2024 found that engaged teams produce 23% higher profitability than disengaged ones.
    Chris Rosenberg, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
  • Because there are going to be any number of ways to feel engaged with all the teams playing and staying in the area.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • Alternative Rock The modern pop paradigm has been greatly influenced by Jack Antonoff, the producer du jour who cut his teeth in such bands as fun.
    Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
  • Offer availability, placement, and display are determined by the third party and may be influenced by compensation and other factors.
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Adjective
  • Painter Rim Dong Sik’s creations, meanwhile, are deeply preoccupied with nature and its ever-evolving permutations.
    News Desk, Artforum, 10 June 2026
  • Better testing could bring relief to people like Alexa, who has since become preoccupied with testing herself and her potential partners for herpes and had a second false positive scare in February.
    Lauren Schneider, Scientific American, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • Besides, the Knicks have become a more formidable opponent than in the 1999 NBA Finals when San Antonio’s David Robinson and Tim Duncan disposed them in five games.
    Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • The 2025 suit alleges 80,000 artifacts were not properly curated, and about 3,000 artifacts were either lost or disposed of.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 11 June 2026
Adjective
  • Israeli forces also clash regularly with Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
    Greg Myre, NPR, 10 June 2026
  • More than 700,000 Israelis live in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, territories captured by Israel in 1967 from Jordan and sought by the Palestinians for a future state.
    Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • For those who didn't make it, WBEZ offered a live radio broadcast that some might have been inclined to record on cassette tape for future listening.
    Adam Harrington, CBS News, 9 June 2026
  • Some skiers still have fluoros in their wax collection and may be inclined to use them from time to time.
    Kathryn Crawford, The Conversation, 3 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
  • 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
Verb
  • But if you're not convinced yet, check out even more info on Trade's website or browse some of the bestselling subscription plans below to get started.
    Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 8 June 2026
  • But the locals on the island are convinced the town is cursed, and don’t necessarily approve of bringing tourists into the mix.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
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“Prepossessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepossessed. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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