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 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

Arsenal great Wright leaned on comparisons with Norway, a country with a similar population to Scotland's five million.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

So the plan also leaned heavily on carbon capture to remove pollution and make those approaches work.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

The iPhone maker has also leaned into its purchasing power to negotiate favorable long-term pricing agreements with component providers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

There was a tap at the door, and two or three kids in the middle of the room whispered and leaned forward to see out into the hallway.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott