INCLINING Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in bowing

bending downward or forward the inclining branches of the evergreens seemed almost ready to break under the weight of the heavy snow

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inclining

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verb

present participle of incline

as in tilting

to set or cause to be at an angle carefully inclined the ladder against the house

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as in leaning

to show a liking or proneness (for something) a good restaurant for diners who incline to spicy food

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Since your brain is already wired to connect, leaning into that tendency offers multiplicative potential.

Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
That’s now changing, with North American manufacturers leaning into emerging technologies to compete on new fronts, including precision, sophistication, speed, efficiency and creativity.

Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

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