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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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As he shook hands with Xi, he leaned in to pat him on the arm in what appeared to be a gesture of warmth.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The Sparks leaned into the direction Plum believed in during the offseason.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

It has leaned further into stock buybacks, with plans for $30 billion in additional repurchases announced on Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The company also spent more on marketing, revamped its loyalty program, and leaned on new menu items—especially limited-time offers—to boost sales.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Knowing it was the worst thing to do, Renn leaned forward and peered through the gap.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver