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as in tendency
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
her natural inclination to help people in need
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as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the inclination of the hill is gentle, so walking up it isn't too bad
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Recent Examples of inclination
She’s represented by her roommate, Paige (Zamani Wilder), who encourages Jessie’s inclination to share every step of her medical and legal journey on social media to put more public pressure on Wellbrexa.
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Noel Murray, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
If so, keep in mind that this is happening to remind you of your adaptability and the natural inclination to take action that’s been suppressed for far too long.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
The United States is the primary nation of its kind with the capability, and until recently the inclination to fulfill the promise made on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
This is not a unique inclination—according to Anthony Barzilay Freund, editorial director and director of fine art at 1stDibs, orders for vintage and antique items over the past several months are up.
—Camille Freestone, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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Noel Murray, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
If so, keep in mind that this is happening to remind you of your adaptability and the natural inclination to take action that’s been suppressed for far too long.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
The United States is the primary nation of its kind with the capability, and until recently the inclination to fulfill the promise made on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
This is not a unique inclination—according to Anthony Barzilay Freund, editorial director and director of fine art at 1stDibs, orders for vintage and antique items over the past several months are up.
—Camille Freestone, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclination
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Over his years on Days, Clyde committed murder, rape, and blackmail, displayed both homophobic and misogynistic tendencies, was thrown in and busted out of prison, and ran a drug ring.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The High Performer's Dilemma: A Focus on Gaps High achievers, particularly perfectionists, thrive on results and continuous improvement, which can lead to a tendency to dwell too long on shortcomings.Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Thunder will await the winner of that game while the Bucks will face the winner of the Hawks-Knicks tilt.Kevin Dotson, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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On the winter solstice, the tilt brings the Northern Hemisphere to its farthest point away from the sun, according to the Smithsonian Science Education Center.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
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Additional advisories are in effect for other regions, including the east slopes of the Cascades, where snow accumulations of 2-4 inches and winds gusting up to 40 mph are expected until 10 a.m. PST today.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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Israel has for decades held some lower slopes of Mount Hermon, and even operates a ski resort there, but the peak remained in Syria proper.Mick Krever, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Eight dining venues showcase the hotel’s culinary aptitude.Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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Learning is divided into grades and separated by age and aptitude.Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
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That then increased to 76 percent by 2010, before showing a steady incline to 96 percent in the year 2024.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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Switching up the incline between 0 and 1 percent every half-mile, or throwing in a few quick one-minute faster surges every once in a while can help break up the monotony without amping up the intensity too much.Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
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Podcasts also continue to surge, with viewers watching more than 400 million hours of them monthly on living room devices.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Keeping the fridge powered along with essential mobile devices, fans, and heaters can keep people comfortable during unexpected power troubles.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Undoubtedly the hard work is paying off, as wines of depth, structure, and age-worthiness clearly show off Gamay’s affinity to this area.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Leading up to the election, Zuckerberg had been gradually showing a closer affinity with Trump.Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Inclination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclination. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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