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Recent Examples of predicate
Some of the backlash is predicated on harmful stereotypes about trans women that portray them as predatory opportunists.
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Jenna Norosky, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Those players’ eligibility is predicated on their pro compensation reflecting actual and necessary expenses; with G League players, their compensation goes well beyond expense reimbursement.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Apr. 2026
This contrast in views is solely predicated on the Strait of Hormuz not seeing traffic flow anymore.
—Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
This goes against how therapists try combat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other compulsive behavior, which is predicated on fostering self-trust and accepting uncertainty, the reporting notes.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 8 Apr. 2026
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Jenna Norosky, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Those players’ eligibility is predicated on their pro compensation reflecting actual and necessary expenses; with G League players, their compensation goes well beyond expense reimbursement.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Apr. 2026
This contrast in views is solely predicated on the Strait of Hormuz not seeing traffic flow anymore.
—Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
This goes against how therapists try combat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other compulsive behavior, which is predicated on fostering self-trust and accepting uncertainty, the reporting notes.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predicate
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That would mark the first withdrawal under this tool since February 2025, according to Bloomberg calculations based on the operation plan released late on Friday.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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This was not a pick made based on reading an article and testing numbers.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Predicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predicate. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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