as in bias
an attitude that always favors one way of feeling or acting especially without considering any other possibilities
since taking a ply to French burgundies, he's hardly even looked at anything else in the wine store
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as in to weave
to cause to twine about one another
two single yarns were plied together to get the fabric that smooth, firm feel
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Recent Examples of ply
Belle Bakst, Bon Appétit, 9 Oct. 2024
Over 4 million anglers ply Florida waters yearly, catching over 100 million pounds of fish.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
David K. Li, NBC News, 28 Feb. 2025
Cherry, red plum, and herbs de Provence flavors ply the palate along with a layer of plush tannins that leaves a soft note of chalk on the tongue and gums.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noun
It's made from ultra-durable 3-ply stainless steel, and comes with both pasta and steamer inserts to make this one of the most versatile pieces in your kitchen.
—Belle Bakst, Bon Appétit, 9 Oct. 2024
Over 4 million anglers ply Florida waters yearly, catching over 100 million pounds of fish.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
Of the 10 players who took part in Serbia's bronze-medal-winning game over Germany, six are plying their trade in Europe this season.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 28 Feb. 2025
Cherry, red plum, and herbs de Provence flavors ply the palate along with a layer of plush tannins that leaves a soft note of chalk on the tongue and gums.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noun
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Going forward, leaders must proactively address their organization's biases, re-examine outdated hiring and talent practices, and make age diversity central to the firm's operating culture.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rights advocates have also raised concerns about Islamophobia and anti-Arab bias during the Israel-Gaza war.—
Steve Holland and Kanishka Singh,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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According to Limon-Rocha, various life stressors—such as starting a new school, being bullied, losing a beloved pet, or having a family member with health issues—can all trigger perfectionist tendencies.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
17 Apr. 2025
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The tendency in the forecast has been for the front to set up across southeast portions of the Kansas City forecast area.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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Reportedly, Jane Doe voluntarily dismissed her case with prejudice — meaning the suit is legally prevented from being refiled.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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According to the Purdue Exponent, the charges against Kristine were dismissed with prejudice, meaning she can’t be charged again for the same thing.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Ply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ply. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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