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be prone

VERB
lean
Synonyms
STRONGEST
incline prefer tend
STRONG
favor look
WEAK
be willing gravitate toward have propensity not mind
Antonyms
WEAK
dislike disregard forget not like
VERB
lie
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lie down rest sleep sprawl
STRONG
couch laze loll lounge nap recline repose retire siesta
WEAK
be recumbent be supine go to bed stretch out turn in
Antonyms
WEAK
be upright stand straighten

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“I don’t think this is a rally to really trust,” Melson said, noting that month-end and quarter-end periods can also be prone to exaggerated moves.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Understanding how they influence retreat rates will help scientists better forecast which glaciers might be prone to sudden collapse in the future.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

Generative AI chatbots and tools can be prone to generating false or misleading information, often stating this in a very matter-of-fact, convincing way.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

Like Betts, Ohtani can also be prone to more extreme highs and lows over the course of a year.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2025

You wouldn't think Mr. Stessman would be prone to all this Husker crap, but it seemed like nobody was immune.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell