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as in tilts
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 relies
to place reliance or trust
you can always lean on me if you need help
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as in inclines
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the wall has enough of a lean that we can't set a bookcase against it
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Recent Examples of leans
Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Where the film leans more eerie and macabre, Depp’s red carpet looks have been elegant and refined.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
The brand leans into the idea of change via its Design Miami Fendi Casa booth, which each year taps an emerging designer to reinvent the Peekaboo bag and collaborate on an installation for the fair.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Then leans forward and stops the recording.
—Ayad Akhtar, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
For breakfast, Bab Al Yam, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Gulf, leans into the coastal vibe with blues, whites and pops of yellow.
—Harriet Marsden, The Week Uk, theweek, 2 Dec. 2024
The vibe leans toward quiet luxury.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
In a joint Instagram post shared Friday, Allen is seen on bended knee in front of a massive floral arch as Steinfeld leans down, pressing her forehead to his.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
That’s when the young fan leans out and falls over the barrier.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
Verb
Ela features casual dishes like Duck Leg Biryani, Tandoori Cab Hanger Steak Skewer, chutneys and other street snacks, while Mango leans into daily soups, salads and handhelds from Wagyu beef carpaccio to roasted turkey club.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Where the film leans more eerie and macabre, Depp’s red carpet looks have been elegant and refined.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
The brand leans into the idea of change via its Design Miami Fendi Casa booth, which each year taps an emerging designer to reinvent the Peekaboo bag and collaborate on an installation for the fair.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Then leans forward and stops the recording.
—Ayad Akhtar, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
For breakfast, Bab Al Yam, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Gulf, leans into the coastal vibe with blues, whites and pops of yellow.
—Harriet Marsden, The Week Uk, theweek, 2 Dec. 2024
The vibe leans toward quiet luxury.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024
In a joint Instagram post shared Friday, Allen is seen on bended knee in front of a massive floral arch as Steinfeld leans down, pressing her forehead to his.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
That’s when the young fan leans out and falls over the barrier.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leans
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Grant relies on its offensive and defensive lines to create scoring opportunities.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Begin by listing data used in sales, marketing and HR activities, along with the tools your team relies on—this typically makes for an excellent starting point.Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Either one seems reasonable, if a little long, for a pitcher whose way of getting outs depends on command and changing speeds and shapes, rather than pure power.Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The decision depends on whether their conflict is disrupting the workplace.Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Einstein’s first inclinations about the idea can also be found in his letters to Marić.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
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Knowing someone’s talents and inclinations allows everyone to enjoy the holidays more fully.Jay Sullivan, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Leans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leans. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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