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as in prone
having a tendency to be or act in a certain way
that dog is apt to run off if you don't put him on a leash
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as in suitable
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
"gingerbread" is certainly an apt description for that house with all the ornate trim
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Recent Examples of apt
And the latter term for one who studies or writes word, logic or mathematical puzzles seems apt for what Gates has deciphered on the job.
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
The show moved quickly with many songs only performed in snippet form throughout the 90-ish minutes of performance, which seemed perfectly apt for her upcoming solo stages at Coachella this year.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
House Democrats to hold issues conference House Democrats are scheduled to gather in Leesburg, Va., for their annual issues conference this week, a retreat that comes as the party continues to search for a cohesive message — and apt messenger — to combat the second Trump administration.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 10 Mar. 2025
This is a simplification but a generally apt way to depict the human brain.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
The show moved quickly with many songs only performed in snippet form throughout the 90-ish minutes of performance, which seemed perfectly apt for her upcoming solo stages at Coachella this year.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
House Democrats to hold issues conference House Democrats are scheduled to gather in Leesburg, Va., for their annual issues conference this week, a retreat that comes as the party continues to search for a cohesive message — and apt messenger — to combat the second Trump administration.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 10 Mar. 2025
This is a simplification but a generally apt way to depict the human brain.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apt
Adjective
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Are people who are prone to ideology taking in less information?—
Matt Richtel,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Werewolf cats are also prone to some health conditions, including lymphocytic mural folliculitis.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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This content is not, nor is intended to be, trading or investment advice or a recommendation that any investment product or strategy is suitable for any person. Follow me on Twitter.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Martin: So at the moment, the defense secretary Hegseth doesn't seem inclined to resign and the president doesn't seem inclined to ask him to or require him to.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2025
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Congressional Republicans were not inclined to deny Hegseth his appointment or to risk the President’s wrath.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2025
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The LLMs also recommended mental health assessments to these patients approximately six to seven times more often than what the validating physicians deemed appropriate and more than twice as often as the control group.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, have the appropriate confidence in you and your support circle to deal with whatever life throws your way.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But think of it this way: Like a movie or TV show, the plotlines, motivations, and characters are oddly fitting.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Photographer Emilio Madrid snapped Clooney and his costars in performance, providing the pictures in black and white (fitting, given the play is set before color television came to prominence).—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Nitrous oxide inactivates vitamin B12 in the body, a crucial nutrient for the formation of red blood cells and the proper functioning of the nervous system.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the case filed with the Singapore High Court, the elder Kwek accused Sherman of instigating a boardroom coup by appointing two new board members without proper vetting by the nomination committee.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Her straight-leg jeans are a relaxed silhouette—not baggy, but not quite fitted—and her trench coat is kept open and unbelted.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2025
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Currently on sale for just $53, this flattering top features a more fitted look that can be styled buttoned to the top or left open as a lightweight in-flight layer.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Mar. 2025
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An adjustments system which is fit for purpose requires logistics management and disability expertise.—
Nancy Doyle,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Before this season, City had a reliable squad who were mostly fit and performing at the top of their game.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Apt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apt. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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