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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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Immediately after the event, the official advised against hiring Gorka because his teachings potentially violated department principles against bias in training.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

They also point out that step counts and sedentary time were measured at a single point, which may introduce some bias.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

Actress Mali Ann Rees said inclusivity was key to encouraging more people to speak Welsh, with "no excuse" for unconscious bias.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

The common impression that pre-agricultural humans lived in an age of stone is a misconception based on this archaeological bias.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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