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
There are several other ongoing furors about the president’s propensity to use his power in unusually personal ways.
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Niall Stanage, The Hill, 5 Oct. 2025
Perhaps more worrying for Browns fans has been Flacco's propensity to turn the ball over, throwing six interceptions thus far, the second most of any quarterback in football through the first four weeks.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
In a separate experiment, the team tested what kind of guardrails, if any, would rein in the AI’s propensity to comply with instructions to cheat.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 28 Sep. 2025
Polling on the measure, on track to qualify for the November 2026 ballot, reveals substantial support, particularly among homeowners who are high-propensity voters.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
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Niall Stanage, The Hill, 5 Oct. 2025
Perhaps more worrying for Browns fans has been Flacco's propensity to turn the ball over, throwing six interceptions thus far, the second most of any quarterback in football through the first four weeks.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
In a separate experiment, the team tested what kind of guardrails, if any, would rein in the AI’s propensity to comply with instructions to cheat.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 28 Sep. 2025
Polling on the measure, on track to qualify for the November 2026 ballot, reveals substantial support, particularly among homeowners who are high-propensity voters.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for propensity
Noun
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King said he was inspired in part by Rader’s arrest, more specifically, by his ability to keep his murderous tendencies completely unknown to the rest of his family.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Patriots defensive staff sifts through all kinds of data while scripting a game plan, from traditional player scouting reports, scheme tendencies, statistical analyses and film findings of their own.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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On command, the Arc would detach from the service module and reenter the atmosphere at Mach 20+ with a high sustained g-load to arrive at any location within its orbital inclination zone.—
David Szondy
October 13,
New Atlas,
13 Oct. 2025
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As Tuchel attested, England’s inclination to regain possession was as impressive as their work on the ball.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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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.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
19 Aug. 2025
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Cootes also has demonstrated some solid aptitude in the faceoff circle.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Her aptitude was unavoidable at the Fendi show, where top models holding desirable handbags, styled with joyful knits, eye-catching dresses and sporty separates, strutted past guests, including actors Hilary Duff, Naomi Watts and Bang Chan of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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With natural, biodegradable, and inexpensive components, such batteries could one day provide an eco-friendly alternative for powering homes or small devices without relying on toxic metals or complex supply chains.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Officials suspect that three explosive devices were dropped in the parking lot.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Sometimes explaining one’s affinity for a specific Pokémon is difficult; since Satoshi Tajiri has been dreaming up these pet-warrior-oddballs, many have historically had a certain je ne sais quoi.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Kravitz has felt an affinity for both music and design since childhood.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Propensity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propensity. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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