1
as in tendency
an established pattern of behavior
the criminal propensities of the family extended over several generations
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2
as in inclination
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
a neighbor who has an unfortunate propensity for snooping
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Recent Examples of propensity
One of the main culprits is the models’ propensity for sycophancy.
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Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
18 June 2026
Nikolaj Ehlers’ lack of predictability and propensity for giveaways kept him off the top line.
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Murat Ates,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
In the episode of Deadly Influence, Rahkim recounts his brother's propensity for social media content creation.
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Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
His propensity for committing silly fouls has been a common talking point when his teams have underperformed.
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Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for propensity
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
18 June 2026
Nikolaj Ehlers’ lack of predictability and propensity for giveaways kept him off the top line.
—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
In the episode of Deadly Influence, Rahkim recounts his brother's propensity for social media content creation.
—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
His propensity for committing silly fouls has been a common talking point when his teams have underperformed.
—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for propensity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for propensity
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The only real scoring chances arrived in the dying moments of a game that carried macabre tendencies, long after the match had devolved into a turf war.
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But the market’s tendency to parse imprecise (or overly precise) verbiage for hidden signals may not be easily extinguished.
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Burdette, leveraging his brother’s connections with college athletes, and his natural inclination to bring the party, had recruited agents who were younger and more fun than Pughsley’s original crowd.
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Choosing a college major has always felt like a big life decision, influenced by not only personal inclinations and talents, but also by starting salaries—new engineering and computer science grads earn more than those with English degrees.
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The council in 2024 rejected a 498-unit apartment complex nearby in Deer Canyon over similar concerns related to evacuations and the area’s proneness to blazes.
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Both Max’s debut LP, Heaven & Hell, and her sophomore album, Diamonds and Dancefloors, were pushed back for release because of leaks, and Max has addressed her music’s proneness to making its way online before release in the past.
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The future of talent acquisition will require hiring more for aptitude, adaptability and leadership potential—and less for perfectly linear résumés.
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The North Korean players’ physical aptitude was clear, but coaches were aware of their technical and tactical shortcomings.
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At one point, Jessie befriends a gang of tech toys that includes a low-tech potty-training product named Smarty Pants, along with GPS and camera devices Atlas and Snappy.
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The suspects arrested allegedly planned to target senior government officials with small, armed drones; no devices were launched.
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In her memoir, Andrews mentions that her children briefly attended UCLA Lab School and that Joanna had affinities for horseback riding and reading.
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Multiple studies show consumers report stronger brand affinity and higher purchase intent after attending in-person activations.
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“Propensity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propensity. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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