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lean
adjective as in bare, thin
verb as in bend, angle toward
verb as in be disposed
Weak matches
be prone, be willing, gravitate toward, have propensity, not mind
verb as in count, depend on
Weak matches
bank on, believe in, bet bottom dollar, bet on, gamble on, have faith, hinge on, lay money on, put faith in
Example Sentences
The minutes of the October Fed meeting released Wednesday also showed many officials leaned against a December rate cut.
Labuschagne was dropped ahead of Australia's mid-year Test tour of the West Indies after an extended lean spell, but came roaring back with five centuries in eight innings this season.
Meanwhile, minutes from the October meeting, released at 2 p.m. today, suggested more members than not were leaning the other direction.
This is an opportunity to lean into your relationships with your spouse and retired friends.
Both male and female mice were placed on a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet similar to what a lean and healthy person might eat.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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