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prepossessed

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verb

past tense of prepossess

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepossessed
Adjective
  • Turn passing glances into engaged followers by speaking directly to their immediate concerns.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • After meeting online and falling in love, Jay and Pamela are engaged and live together with Jay’s parents.
    Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Indeed, students can be generally secure in romantic relationships yet become preoccupied while dating a certain partner.
    Eric Wood, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Ryan isn’t too keen on Bex asking Shane for details about the prison, and a few others remain preoccupied with covering their tracks and keeping other skeletons tucked away in their respective closets.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Researchers need to design new materials that can decay within a few years to levels of radioactivity that can be disposed of safely and more easily.
    Farhat Beg, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Thermal neutron reactors, which form the basis of the modern nuclear power industry, use about 1 percent of natural uranium, while the remaining 99 percent is sent for temporary storage or disposed of as radioactive waste.
    Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Indianapolis Star Everyone is inclined to take things for granted.
    The Indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Governor DeWine, surely cognizant of the sentiments behind this vote, is reportedly inclined to sign the bill.
    The Editors, National Review, 25 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Although the mercury hovered at only 5°, all of us became so absorbed in the rabbit chase that no one noticed numb toes and cold ears.
    Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Because of this, absorbed sunlight isn’t reradiated in every direction equally but in some directions more than others.
    Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2024
Verb
  • Understanding these genes can provide insight into why certain individuals are predisposed to hair loss.
    Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Those with Down syndrome are predisposed to certain conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and leukemia but are less likely to experience mass tumor cancers or certain heart diseases.
    Joanne Haner, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • According to a recent Prosper Insights & Analytics Survey, 38.6% of Gen-X adults are concerned about the need for human oversight in AI applications, while 29.9% express concerns about the transparency of AI processes.
    Gary Drenik, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • More than 6 in 10 Black and Hispanic adults were somewhat or very concerned about medical debt, a slightly higher rate than white adults.
    Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • But now Miami would have to be convinced of bringing in the 31-year-old Beal, who, by picking up his $57 million player option for 2026-27, is still owed $110 million for two seasons after this one.
    Zach Harper, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Once and for all, you will be convinced that ranch and pickles are the perfect pairing.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Prepossessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prepossessed. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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