leaned

VERB

bend, angle toward

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bow cock drift incline nod prop recline slant tilt tip twist veer

STRONG

beetle cant careen curve decline deflect dip divert droop heel jut list overhang pitch place repose rest roll sag sheer sink slope turn

WEAK

be off be slanted fasten on hang on put weight on rest on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

straighten

STRONG

ascend be active energize forget increase rise

WEAK

dislike disregard not like

VERB

be disposed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

incline prefer tend

STRONG

favor look

WEAK

be prone be willing gravitate toward have propensity not mind

Antonyms

WEAK

dislike disregard forget not like straighten

VERB

count, depend on

Synonyms

STRONG

confide rely trust

WEAK

bank on believe in bet bottom dollar bet on gamble on have faith hinge on lay money on put faith in

Antonyms

STRONG

distrust keep

WEAK

dislike disregard forget not like straighten

Example Sentences

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Anthropic has leaned in to philosophical questions such as whether AI models experience consciousness.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Cornyn, 74, has served in the Senate since 2003 and has leaned heavily on support from the chamber's Republican leaders, who argue that he offers predictability in November.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

I was a fan of “Suddenly Susan,” where you leaned into the physical comedy, and I enjoyed seeing you do some of that here.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

At one end of the spectrum are celebrity and cultural figures who have leaned into humor, vulnerability, and personal storytelling.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

She came back to the piano and leaned her head down, lowering her voice.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu