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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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I hope we leaned into his complexity and our show makes you return to his incredible book.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

He has leaned into Norway's Viking history and is fiercely proud of representing his country.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Those whose companies had leaned in to broader GLP-1 coverage for employees said that after 18 to 24 months, they had started to see overall healthcare costs come down, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

We leaned into the port/SteelCraft vibe — a very cool industrial look.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Bo leaned in for one last cuddle, and I wrapped my arms round him and gave him a kiss on his head.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler