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bias

[bahy-uhs] / ˈbaɪ əs /


NOUN
diagonal weave of fabric
Synonyms
VERB
cause to favor
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK
be fair be impartial be just


Example Sentences

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But Berlin has since agreed to the removal of anti-nuclear bias.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“We maintain a steepening bias for cash JGBs,” they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Her affinity for her subject — an undisguised bias most documentary filmmakers would try to avoid at all costs — is her great advantage.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

Authorities have not explained why hate crime charges were not filed, but under California law, prosecutors must prove that bias motivation was a substantial factor in committing the crime.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

I took the test a second time, and then a third time, and then a fourth time, hoping that the awful feeling of bias would go away.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell