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as in inclined
having a tendency to be or act in a certain way
he was prone to emotional outbursts under stress
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as in tendency
an established pattern of behavior
the quarterback's proneness to injury has prompted team owners to offer him less lucrative terms on his new contract
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Recent Examples of prone
Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Premiums have skyrocketed, and coverage has shrunk, especially in wildfire and storm prone regions, exacerbating economic disruption and housing unaffordability.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Machine washable Shower curtain liners are prone to building up with soap scum and mildew if not cleaned regularly.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
Other fire safety tips include obeying local burn bans and not driving or parking vehicles in dry grass, which can be prone to catching fire.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2025
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Adjective
These reactions require sunlight and higher temperatures, making warmer months more prone to ozone formation.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
Premiums have skyrocketed, and coverage has shrunk, especially in wildfire and storm prone regions, exacerbating economic disruption and housing unaffordability.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Machine washable Shower curtain liners are prone to building up with soap scum and mildew if not cleaned regularly.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
Other fire safety tips include obeying local burn bans and not driving or parking vehicles in dry grass, which can be prone to catching fire.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prone
Adjective
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But the Padres seem more inclined to add to that strength than deal from it.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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Pence, however, isn't inclined to throw rocks or to vilify his political opponents.—
Jim Martin,
IndyStar,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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To his right, where the prostrate body of a dying woman was jostled in the bloody fray.—
Dan Barry,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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On the sheer upper slopes of one of the world's most unforgiving peaks, mountaineers, determined to reach the world's second-highest summit in a record-breaking string of ascents, appear to step over the prostrate body of Muhammad Hassan - a Pakistani porter who later died.—
Eve Sampson,
BostonGlobe.com,
12 Aug. 2023
Noun
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The bill ultimately continues a generations-long Republican tendency to transfer wealth upward while abandoning working Americans. Davis: The wealth transfer Trump seeks is from government to taxpayers.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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Traits shape your willingness to try new things, your perception of effort, and your comfort level in different environments—making exercise a natural outlet for expressing these tendencies, said Matthew Sacco, PhD, a sports medicine psychologist at Cleveland Clinic.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Kelly Clarkson Home Soprano Indoor Rug This tan, flat woven rug is ideal for bringing a natural texture into any space — whether giving the entryway a refresh or anchoring a cozy breakfast nook.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Like much of his work, the sculptures evolved intuitively—from flat paper puppets to freestanding forms to these towering outdoor figures.—
Nargess Banks,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Effective methods for staking dahlias include posts with twine, heavy-duty tomato cages, individual stakes, or horizontal netting.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2025
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This year will feature a new firing system capable of launching shells at a faster pace than ever, as well as additions to allow for horizontal launches from the bridge, instead of just vertical ignitions.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
3 July 2025
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“Prone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prone. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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