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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Fed officials have leaned in to the relief.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

England leaned on a common Tuchel principle: attract pressure deep before playing long into runners.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

To navigate the darkness, Liu leaned heavily into both sports psychology and traditional therapy, including EMDR, a technique that helps people process traumatic experiences.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

As the media landscape continues to evolve, the company has leaned harder into podcasting, home to hallmark shows such as “Stuff You Should Know,” “Questlove Supreme” and “Las Culturistas.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Cocky leaned down and began gathering up the broken bits of cup.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom