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
The pair even poked fun at their propensity to star in enemies-to-lovers projects together in a social media video that sees Williams showing up late holding a hockey helmet and sports bag.
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Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
The significance of error correction Arguably, the main trouble with today’s quantum computers is their propensity for noise.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Dec. 2025
This broad growth is driven by consumers’ propensity to indulge in feel-good luxuries amid today’s economic uncertainty and downturns.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025
But emails and vendor records indicate last year’s effort was meant to influence the outcome of the election, targeting higher-propensity voters and raising concerns from officials in Washington.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
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In addition, the association said teens who use social media most frequently report suffering from poor mental health at higher rates, including a greater tendency to think about suicide or self-harm.—
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Laura is suspicious about Cherry's mysterious past, while Cherry is worried about Laura's manipulative tendencies.—
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Ramírez attended the Liceo Fermín Toro, a public school with a reputation for revolutionary politics and catering to high-society families of slightly bohemian inclinations.—
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But industry must adopt innovation that preserves nuance, predictive maintenance inclinations, and incident-specific experience only possible from years of hands-on work.—
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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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Most of the team’s versatile and high-aptitude personnel is geared toward his specific style.—
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Crowe plays Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius, a family man with a fierce aptitude on the battlefield.—
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Travel safer and smarter in 2026 by stocking up on these 15 best personal safety devices for hotel rooms, Airbnbs, and even your own home.—
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Some brands, like Déesse, share before-and-after imagery of people who’ve used their devices consistently over weeks or months.—
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While most Jews feel an affinity for Israel, at the same time, many have complicated feelings about how the Israeli government operates.—
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Despite their affinity towards BNPL, Gen Z seems to be, in line with Lassman’s theory, spending less in general and spending differently than older generations.—
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“Propensity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propensity. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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