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leaning on

ADVERB
on
Synonyms
WEAK
about above adjacent against approaching at beside close to covering forth forward held near next on top of onward over resting on situated on supported touching toward upon with
Antonyms
WEAK
off

Example Sentences

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Yes, the Lakers are leaning on a 41-year-old who started the season sidelined because of sciatica.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Raúl Castro is also leaning on his only son, Alejandro Castro Espín, a general in the interior ministry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

They deepen the egg flavor, add silk without leaning on excess mayonnaise, and create natural body and richness.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Relatives of the wounded gathered at the entrance to the emergency department, where a woman wept, leaning on a young man.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

The wood floors creaked as I moved to the study, where I found Dad, leaning on his crutches, looking at the photos on the wall.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen