How to Use lean in a Sentence

lean

1 of 3 verb

• In the video, Eminem leans over in his seat at one point to chat with Hailie, 28.
  — Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
• The opera bills itself as based on the memoir but leans heavily on the film.
  — Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 27 Sep. 2023
• The thief clumsily leans over to pick up boxes that fell from the bag as more fall onto the floor.
  — Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2023
• This is a good time to ask why that’s missing and lean into learning more.
  — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 May 2023
• The third, which been uprooted before the fire and leaned against the building, now lay flat in front of the church between the other two.
  — Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 7 July 2023
• Monét and D’Mile then reworked the production to make the song lean even more into dancehall.
  — Cydney Lee, Billboard, 16 June 2023
• The song, about the fragility of life, has the singer leaning into late ’90s folk pop with mandolin tones and pedal steel work.
  — Carita Rizzo, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2023
• Monica leans back slightly and runs her palm along the armrest of her chair.
  — Sierra Greer, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2024
• Chalamet isn’t the first star to lean into an armored look on the red carpet.
  — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2024
• But not all artists are willing or able to lean into TikTok the way Ms. Trainor has.
  — Sapna Maheshwari, New York Times, 24 June 2023
• The music leans toward Americana, and the talent is top-notch.
  — Jody MacE, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• On a trip to Portugal, one writer leans into the trend by lending a hand.
  — Elaine Glusac, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2023
• And many of our plants leaned into that chin music to less than stellar results.
  — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 7 Apr. 2023
• Finally, Tracee leans to the side while looking all happy and glowy.
  — Korin Miller, Women's Health, 6 Apr. 2023
• On the scale of regular to rock star, being stuck in traffic leans hard into the mundane.
  — Katie Bain, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2024
• The floral blend strays away from softness and leans all the dark and warm, courtesy of bergamot, incense, vanilla and more.
  — ELLE, 1 Aug. 2023
• It's got some fun parts that lean into the Sam Raimi-est stuff in the original trilogy.
  — Evan Romano, Men's Health, 6 June 2023
• While the linen blend of these trousers leans heavy on the cotton side, the fabric definitely feels breathable in our testing.
  — Maverick Li, menshealth.com, 6 June 2023
• In a second snap, the pair upped the ante with their posing, leaning towards one another and pursing their lips.
  — Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 9 July 2023
• But on top is where the singer leaned into the vampiric (though more Twilight than Dracula).
  — Vogue, 7 Sep. 2023
• The bolster form of the bed serves as a pillow as well as a sense of security for your dog, who may lay their head or lean against it for more comfort.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 20 June 2023
• When winter comes around, avoid leaning into dark, heavy tones, and opt for colors that match the nature of the occasion.
  — Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 15 Aug. 2023
• Even if Monica was leaning into the fiery Latina trope to get hired, the fact is, every Housewife has to be fiery.
  — Alex Zaragoza, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2024
• Although the colors lean a bit more on the summer side, pair it with a cute cardigan and boots to easily carry you through the early days of fall.
  — Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2023
• These women still take on most of the household duties while leaning into work every day.
  — Whitney Casares, Fortune, 15 Nov. 2023
• The series leans into the glitz, glamour and fashion of the era, when shopping and lunch often included cocktails.
  — Lisa Respers France, CNN, 29 Jan. 2024
• Weeping figs are named for their slender, leaning branches and dark green downcast leaves.
  — Medgina Saint-Elien, House Beautiful, 7 July 2023
• This may sound overzealous for a fashion show but, brands have been leaning more toward plus and non-standard-sized models for the runway.
  — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 8 Dec. 2023
• Some of our favorite designers are leaning into the cropped moment this spring and well into next fall too.
  — Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024
• Venus leaned forward to get a closer look and opened her mouth in confusion as Serena revealed the cut slice to have yellow sponge.
  — Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023

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lean

2 of 3 adjective

• She has a lean, athletic body.
• The fat content of both the salami and cheese will help far more than lean meat.
  — Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 29 Nov. 2023
• About a quarter to a third of the weight shed is lean body mass, and most of that is muscle.
  — Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 2 Feb. 2024
• Set goals, be humble and lean into the fact this is a work in progress.
  — Clare Miller, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
• Because venison is a lean meat, the chuck does the work of adding more fat and richness to the chili.
  — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023
• But that money would also have to stretch through the lean times when there was no work.
  — Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2023
• All of these plants thrive in full sun, lean soils and hot conditions.
  — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2023
• The bears eat the most fatty, calorie-dense parts of the fish—like the brain, skin, and roe—and leave the leaner fillets behind.
  — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 Aug. 2023
• Rather than avoiding the feelings of grief, lean into them.
  — Stephanie Wenger, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2023
• Here are some recipes from our database that put the lean, quick-cooking protein to good use.
  — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2023
• Lucian Rollins is a lean, mean vengeance-seeking mogul.
  — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 22 Sep. 2023
• This includes lean proteins and foods rich in fiber and healthy fats, such as salmon and Greek yogurt with berries.
  — Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Scientific American, 28 Sep. 2023
• Even with the state’s rightward lean, defeating Beshear won’t be an easy task.
  — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 17 May 2023
• Tracy Morgan is showing off a lean figure, and in the process, spilling the beans on what’s behind it.
  — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 16 Aug. 2023
• There have been many lean times throughout his journey.
  — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2023
• Tender and lean, baby back ribs tend to cost more than other cuts.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2023
• While the first two lean toward winter styling, the best trench coats for women will serve you all four seasons.
  — Paula Lee, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2023
• Long lean lines, slim leather jackets, body skimming silk knits.
  — Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2024
• The sharp shoulders and the long, lean silhouette are sure to garner a ton of compliments on chilly spring days.
  — Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 29 Feb. 2024
• While some are covered in bulging muscles from top to bottom, others are lanky and lean.
  — Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 25 Feb. 2023
• This casserole is made with low-fat cheese, lean turkey bacon, and loads of veggies.
  — Women's Health, 11 July 2023
• Fatty fish like tuna and salmon are good for two to three months in the freezer, while lean fish like cod and flounder can last up to eight months.
  — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2023
• When the family fled the Khmer Rouge, this sausage-making kept the family alive during lean times in a Thai refugee camp.
  — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 1 Apr. 2023
• Anatoly was of medium height, lean, and athletic for his age.
  — Oleh Sentsov, The New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2023
• And if a fat mast year is preceded by a lean year, acorn-wise, there may be fewer predators to begin with.
  — John Kelly, Washington Post, 4 Oct. 2023
• On the opposite end of the spectrum, white breads, like sandwich bread, lean into soft squishiness.
  — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appétit, 11 Oct. 2023
• The fall rush around Acadia helps workers survive winter’s lean months.
  — Jack Healy, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2023
• Pistachios These green machines may help keep you lean.
  — Jill Waldbieser, Men's Health, 5 May 2023
• Jim decided long ago to ditch the bone-in leg of lamb from our childhood table for the ease, time and predictability of a lean, butterflied lamb leg.
  — Lucinda Scala Quinn, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
• Most people eat lean proteins and vegetables for these meals, but choosing a healthy breakfast takes a little bit more careful planning.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024

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lean

3 of 3 noun

• Like every bonafide sailing yacht, Sea Cloud Spirit heels (leans) when the sails are up.
  — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2023
• Just a slight lean to the road-underdog Gamecocks, who might come in with a chip on their shoulders and a coach with a long memory.
  — Joseph Goodman | [e-mail], al, 1 Oct. 2020
• Adjusting the lean of your bodies will vary the angle of entry and help with rocking and thrusting.
  — Jessica Migala, Women's Health, 28 Aug. 2023
• The content is varied, but with a heavy lean into album reviews.
  — Pcmag Staff, PCMAG, 11 Mar. 2023
• The lean toward Latin for Mendes follows one of his Cabello collabs.
  — Eric Frankenberg, Billboard, 2 Sep. 2021
• The harshness of any pushback depends on the gravity of the issue–and how the undecided lean.
  — Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 14 Dec. 2022
• This leaves the relationship in a place of strain but not strife – with a lean towards more significant gaps in the future.
  — Ryan Bohl, Time, 4 Aug. 2023
• Victoria Spagnola used a slight lean at the finish line to win the 300-meter hurdles.
  — Bob Narang, chicagotribune.com, 14 June 2021
• The early enroll list includes all of its five top-100 recruits, all but one of its in-state commits and a heavy lean toward its defensive players.
  — Stephen Means, cleveland, 10 Jan. 2022
• Uranus likely got its dramatic lean after the planet was whacked with a massive rocky object a few billion years ago.
  — Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 19 Sep. 2022
• But Jones' massive spending advantage may not be enough to overcome the state’s partisan lean.
  — al, 2 Nov. 2020
• Only two of 33 Senate districts would have a partisan lean of under 5 points.
  — Craig Gilbert, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2021
• The rocket then flew to an altitude of about 10 kilometers (around 6 miles) before turning its engines back on and settling on the landing pad with a slight lean.
  — Justin Bachman, Fortune, 4 Mar. 2021
• Though the map’s partisan lean didn’t change, the number of competitive House seats diminished.
  — Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2022
• He’s long been an OSU lean but wanted to wait until after winning a state title to go into decision mode.
  — Stephen Means, cleveland, 2 Dec. 2021
• Standard twin-tube dampers do a commendable job in corners, allowing just a bit of lean without feeling wishy-washy.
  — Andrew Krok, Car and Driver, 6 Sep. 2023
• Economy class seats are so small that even a little bit of lean can eliminate the ability to work on a laptop computer.
  — Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 26 May 2023
• The political lean of the Supreme Court affects many issues that divide America.
  — Joshua Adams, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2020
• Levesque’s approach to office wear leans towards comfortable classics, subtly infused with a hint of fun.
  — Maia Torres, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2023
• The Hotline’s 16th annual early top-25 rankings are unlike any in recent years in their leftward lean.
  — oregonlive, 9 Jan. 2023
• The longtime Michigan lean had been watching his momentum shift towards the Buckeyes for a few weeks before getting on campus, and that visit was the only thing missing.
  — Stephen Means, cleveland, 6 July 2021
• The area covers parts of the northern Indianapolis ring counties where Republicans boast a partisan lean of 22 points over Democrats.
  — Alisa Wiersema, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2023
• In some cases, the new maps make re-election harder for incumbents, either by drawing them out of their districts or changing the political lean.
  — Cayla Harris, San Antonio Express-News, 14 Dec. 2021
• The district covers the northeastern corner of Indiana and has a partisan lean of 34 points, according to FiveThirtyEight.
  — Alisa Wiersema, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2023
• But not every business has a natural lean toward social causes, so how can leaders find a way to make their brand truly stand for something bigger?
  — Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2021
• To be able to spin his entire body around on just the tips of his toes while simultaneously mimicking the protruded lean of someone about to fall off a cliff his calf muscles have to support a lot of the movements.
  — Keith Nelson, Men's Health, 11 July 2022
• Matthew Isbell, a Democratic data consultant, said redistricting shifted the seat from having a slight lean to Democrats into more of a straight toss-up.
  — Tristan Wood, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2022
• The new map swells the white population to about 62 percent of eligible voters, while also flipping the political lean to give Trump a 16-point margin over Biden.
  — Cayla Harris, Chron, 28 Jan. 2022
• Smith said Oregon State changed its look throughout the game, with a lean toward dropping defenders into coverage rather than rushing the quarterback.
  — oregonlive, 9 Nov. 2020
• The partisan lean of these six seats reflects the increasingly partisan makeup of those six underlying regions of the state.
  — Craig Gilbert, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2022

Last Updated: 9 Jun 2024