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bias

[bahy-uhs] / ˈbaɪ əs /
NOUN
belief in one way; partiality
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bigotry favoritism inclination intolerance leaning preconceived idea preconceived notion preconceived opinion preference prejudgment prejudice tendency tilt unfairness
STRONG
bent chauvinism discrimination disposition illiberality mind-set parti pris partiality partisanship penchant preconception predilection predisposition prepossession proclivity proneness propensity standpoint viewpoint
WEAK
narrow-mindedness one-sidedness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disinterest equitableness fair-mindedness fairness justice neutrality objectivity open-mindedness tolerance unbiasedness
WEAK
impartiality justness
NOUN
diagonal weave of fabric
Synonyms
STRONG
angle incline oblique slant
VERB
cause to favor
Synonyms
STRONGEST
distort incline prejudice slant sway
STRONG
influence prepossess twist warp weight
WEAK
make partial
Antonyms
STRONGEST
leave alone
STRONG
straighten
WEAK
be fair be impartial be just

Example Sentences

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But there was a bit of selection bias in this list.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Advocates say DEI counters implicit bias that holds back historically disadvantaged groups, helps companies relate to their customers and unlocks hidden talent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

And today, here, I’m not sure what the bias is.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Adam Back, a prominent Bitcoin developer, said the high-profile investigation was a case of "confirmation bias" and that he is not the person known as Satoshi Nakamoto.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Next, a number of scythes were singled out for showing bias in their gleanings.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

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