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bias

Definition for bias

noun as in diagonal weave of fabric

Strong matches

angle, incline, oblique, slant

verb as in cause to favor

Strongest matches

distort, incline, prejudice, slant, sway

Weak match

make partial

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Example Sentences

Community activists attack racial bias in policing, so police get defensive?

Unless there is “a clear national security or law enforcement need,” the bias would lean toward disclosure.

“There was definitely some bias built up there that was based on my past success and previous exposure,” he says.

Indeed, at least one study showed that people who watch the program develop more bias against the obese.

There is a pro-cable bias that seems to forgive so-so shows and so-so series and judges network series harshly.

Dr. Bias deserves the more credit for his progress in life, as he is entirely self-made.

Perhaps the following consideration will render both the "bias" and the "first-cousinship" at least intelligible.

I endeavoured to divest myself of all selfish bias, and loved more and more to inquire into religious subjects.

He not only knocked off a bias patch of skin, but gave me a couple of black eyes that kept me at home for a week.

The majority believe that the Church has a capitalistic bias.

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On this page you'll find 149 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to bias, such as: bigotry, favoritism, inclination, intolerance, leaning, and preconceived idea.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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