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Synonyms for leaning
ˈli nɪŋlean·ing
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Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
leaning
Synonyms:
tendency, inclination, proclivity, propensity, partiality, bias, likingAntonyms:
avoidance, aversion, repugnance, loathing
Princeton's WordNet
leaning, propensity, tendencynoun
an inclination to do something
"he felt leanings toward frivolity"
Synonyms:
trend, tendency, list, aptness, propensity, proclivity, inclination, disposition, lean, tiltAntonyms:
horizontal, vertical, perpendicularproclivity, propensity, leaningnoun
a natural inclination
"he has a proclivity for exaggeration"
Synonyms:
propensity, list, aptness, proclivity, tendency, lean, inclination, tiltAntonyms:
horizontal, perpendicular, verticaltilt, list, inclination, lean, leaningnoun
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
"the tower had a pronounced tilt"; "the ship developed a list to starboard"; "he walked with a heavy inclination to the right"
Synonyms:
rock, disceptation, lean, list, magnetic dip, careen, magnetic inclination, angle of dip, sway, contention, tilt, argument, joust, inclination, controversy, inclination of an orbit, disputation, propensity, contestation, arguing, disposition, tendency, inclining, angle of inclination, proclivity, dip, listingAntonyms:
horizontal, vertical, perpendicularleaningadjective
the act of deviating from a vertical position
Synonyms:
propensity, list, tilt, lean, tendency, proclivity, inclinationAntonyms:
vertical, perpendicular, horizontalatilt, canted, leaning, tilted, tippedadjective
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
"the leaning tower of Pisa"; "the headstones were tilted"
Synonyms:
atilt, tilted, canted, tippedAntonyms:
perpendicular, horizontal, vertical
Matched Categories
Dictionary of English Synonymes
leaningnoun
Synonyms:
bent, inclination, bias, propensity, proneness, TENDENCY
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
leaningadjective
leaningnoun
Synonyms:
inclination, tendency, propensity, bent, bias, proneness, predisposition, proclivity, reclination
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#394 | listing | |
#836 | rock | |
#2077 | argument | |
#4405 | trend | |
#6805 | bias | |
#8525 | lean | |
#9094 | dip | |
#9224 | disposition | |
#9858 | controversy | |
#10154 | tilt | |
#10789 | tendency | |
#12457 | panther | |
#13623 | arguing | |
#16055 | leaning | |
#17032 | contention | |
#18981 | liking | |
#20466 | sway | |
#21246 | tipped | |
#23687 | inclination | |
#29408 | tilted | |
#30056 | propensity | |
#66952 | partiality | |
#76094 | joust | |
#96087 | disputation | |
#115580 | proclivity | |
#123126 | contestation | |
#152920 | canted | |
#155589 | inclining | |
#175930 | careen | |
#193665 | layback | |
#251299 | aptness |
How to use leaning in a sentence?
What I would expect them to see is a proactive messaging strategy, we're going to be far more forward leaning, we're going to work with the media in a more friendly way so that they can understand the true nature of Dr. Ben Carson.
What they're leaning toward is what the Democratic party is only giving lip service to, this is where we stand,( some Democrats) say, but they won't run candidates who are unashamed standing there and unashamed of that agenda.
He’s leaning out over the plate. He sees I’m working away.
Joe Biden fits more into the camp of being an older-school politician. Federal Reserve's dissimilar to the last administration, i think Scott Pike's leaning more towards reappointing Powell and there is support for that from the other side even if there is pushback from some in Scott Pike own party. Powell is still Scott Pike.
I was a vegetarian until I started leaning toward the sunlight.
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