leaned

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bend, angle toward v.
be disposed v.
count, depend on v.

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

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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

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leaned

Empowered, I leaned in, like a sweaty extra in Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” feeling none of the danger but all of the drama.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026

“And it’s why we have leaned so heavily into lower prices.”

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026

"It's why we have leaned so heavily into lower prices," said Rainey.

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

Walmart has leaned heavily on price cuts to retain customers, launching 11,000 of its so-called "rollbacks" across categories.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

I dashed for the bucket near the door and leaned weakly over it.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom