- comparative of lean.
leaner
Example Sentences
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But in the latter half of the 20th century, new research about the dangers of cholesterol and fat in beef began to shift consumer tides toward leaner proteins.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
Northern sled dogs became compact and heavily coated for cold conditions, while hunting dogs near the equator tended to be leaner and better suited to heat.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
Boeing is getting leaner — and in the process, Archer Aviation’s stock is getting a big boost.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
Song, an independent AI developer himself, is one of many swapping the most cutting-edge, bells-and-whistles -- and expensive -- models, like Anthropic's Fable 5, for leaner alternatives like V4 Flash.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
I arrived in San Francisco, leaner than usual, fairly unkempt, and with no luggage.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
