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prepossessed

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verb

past tense of prepossess

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prepossessed
Adjective
  • The findings show that those with empathic leaders are more engaged (67% versus 24%), are able to be more innovative (61% versus 13%) at work and can better balance work priorities with personal obligations (86% versus 60%).
    Maria Ross, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The first: having an effective and engaged board of directors.
    Jack Fowler, National Review, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Remember that kids may be too preoccupied at times to sit down and eat.
    ​Wendy Wisner, Parents, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Volkov’s version has a more serious tone and is more preoccupied with the right morals and behavior.
    Christin Bohnke, JSTOR Daily, 5 Mar. 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
  • The absorbed or scattered light creates a unique pattern called the spectrum, which is effectively the substance’s fingerprint.
    Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2025
  • 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
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
  • Americans are also concerned about groceries and other essentials getting more expensive, with good reason.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 10 Apr. 2025
  • As such, being concerned about its effects on your personal time, emotional bandwidth and ability to care for your own needs is both a valid and natural response — especially if you already felt depleted by work, stress or mental health struggles.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 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 16 Apr. 2025.

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