leaned

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bend, angle toward v.
be disposed v.
count, depend on v.

VERB

bend, angle toward

Synonyms

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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

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straighten

STRONG

ascend be active energize forget increase rise

WEAK

dislike disregard not like

VERB

be disposed

Synonyms

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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

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leaned

“We pray that they don’t give it away,” he said as we leaned over the boat’s side and looked out at the island over the waves.

From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026

Chelsea have leaned on their star attackers in Morgan Rogers, a resurgent Cole Palmer and the prolific Joao Pedro in their opening three matches.

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026

Tennis Association has leaned into the Open’s status as a cultural event as well as an athletic one.

From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026

Hollywood has leaned into established IP this season, but if you’re seeking an original story, don’t fret, several of those are coming too.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

I leaned back in and twitched my nose for a little Thank you, then crossed the yard and climbed over the rocky wall.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff