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as in tilted
to set or cause to be at an angle
just lean the ladder against the tree and climb up it
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as in relied
to place reliance or trust
you can always lean on me if you need help
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Recent Examples of leaned
The designer leaned into his formidable cutting skills and theatrical bent, designing with high-tech fabrications that interact with smartphones, with foam-like materials, and experimenting in garment reconfiguration.
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Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Same goes for Angelina Jolie, who could have very easily leaned into Callascore for Maria, but remains steadfast in her love of trench coats, black dresses, and pumps.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
On a warm fall day, Polk, who was nine months pregnant at the time, leaned into the air conditioning window unit in her living room.
—Martha Bebinger, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
Coach Jim Harbaugh leaned over with his hands on his knees after Herbert absorbed a big hit from linebacker Nick Bolton while Herbert was releasing the ball on a deep throw.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
But now that the Polish government has leaned more toward the left in this year’s election, there is more hope for Holland’s home country to support her movie.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
Although most of the restaurants that told the richest stories leaned casual, there were still enough excellent omakase experiences to form their own biosphere, with no shortage of openings and customers willing to pay a month’s rent on dinner.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
The whiteout crowd leaned into every bit of the first-half knockout punch.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
Some companies leaned harder on discounts over the course of Black Friday weekend compared with their historical precedent — and that could be a negative sign about their performance, according to BMO Capital Markets.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
Miles Socha, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Same goes for Angelina Jolie, who could have very easily leaned into Callascore for Maria, but remains steadfast in her love of trench coats, black dresses, and pumps.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2024
On a warm fall day, Polk, who was nine months pregnant at the time, leaned into the air conditioning window unit in her living room.
—Martha Bebinger, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
Coach Jim Harbaugh leaned over with his hands on his knees after Herbert absorbed a big hit from linebacker Nick Bolton while Herbert was releasing the ball on a deep throw.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
But now that the Polish government has leaned more toward the left in this year’s election, there is more hope for Holland’s home country to support her movie.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 7 Dec. 2024
Although most of the restaurants that told the richest stories leaned casual, there were still enough excellent omakase experiences to form their own biosphere, with no shortage of openings and customers willing to pay a month’s rent on dinner.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
The whiteout crowd leaned into every bit of the first-half knockout punch.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
Some companies leaned harder on discounts over the course of Black Friday weekend compared with their historical precedent — and that could be a negative sign about their performance, according to BMO Capital Markets.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaned
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Brands and retailers have long relied on search to increase their visibility and drive customer engagement.Frank Minervini, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Russia has also relied on its airbase at Hmeimim, in Syria’s Latakia province, as a hub for projecting power in the Middle East.Nathan Hodge, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Moore beat Jackson with an inside release and angled his deep route toward the post.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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This one gets a modern update thanks to details like bold black buttons, angled welt pockets, and a seamed front panel.Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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We were meant to be in little tribes, and our survival depended on our tribe being well off.Liz Kislik, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Scales, gauges show sizes of model trains In the early years, the size of a model train and its tracks depended on the manufacturer.George Petras, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Leaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaned. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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