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as in willing
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
we couldn't have convinced her if she weren't already so inclined
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as in attached
having a liking or affection
a nightclub strictly for those inclined towards loud music
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as in prone
having a tendency to be or act in a certain way
a kindly couple who are inclined to be helpful to strangers
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as in leaning
running in a slanting direction
the highway ramps and other inclined roadways were treacherous during the ice storm
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as in tilted
to set or cause to be at an angle
carefully inclined the ladder against the house
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Recent Examples of inclined
Sho Dewan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Martin: So at the moment, the defense secretary Hegseth doesn't seem inclined to resign and the president doesn't seem inclined to ask him to or require him to.
—Obed Manuel, NPR, 27 Mar. 2025
Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
And although this problem is long-standing, until the past decade or so, no one with both the necessary expertise and the power to intervene has been inclined to help.
—Adam Marcus, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
In fact, 94% of employees believe taking breaks refreshes their outlook on work, and over 90% are more inclined to remain with an employer who supports taking breaks.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Martin: So at the moment, the defense secretary Hegseth doesn't seem inclined to resign and the president doesn't seem inclined to ask him to or require him to.
—Obed Manuel, NPR, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
Regardless, his new teammates weren’t inclined to take it easy on him.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
And although this problem is long-standing, until the past decade or so, no one with both the necessary expertise and the power to intervene has been inclined to help.
—Adam Marcus, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclined
Adjective
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To address the loss in purchasing power since 2019, the state would have to increase the basic allotment by $1,340 — and legislators are not willing to make that commitment for public schools.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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Competition from other hunters is minimal, and good hunting can be had by anyone willing to put in some effort.—
Thomas Weddle,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This unit includes two spaces in an attached garage with an electric vehicle charger. Taxes: $23,124 (estimated), plus a $500 monthly homeowner’s association fee Contact: Steve Nader, Beach Team Real Estate, 562-539-2760 For weekly email updates on residential real estate news, sign up here.—
Angela Serratore,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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The second set of stairs is close to the attached garage on the first floor and the ensuite bedroom on the second floor.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Are people who are prone to ideology taking in less information?—
Matt Richtel,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Werewolf cats are also prone to some health conditions, including lymphocytic mural folliculitis.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Each of them was based on an agreement that McVeigh's comments would not be published until the defense decided when, or if, their client was ready to tell his story publicly.—
Kevin Johnson,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Ukraine, together with our partners, is ready to move toward peace as constructively as possible, but same readiness is required from Russia.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The True Blood alum has fond memories of summer road trips with his parents, driving from Pittsburgh to Boston and gathering around the table with family for big Italian meals.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Rachel retains fond memories of lounging at her aunt’s pool with her grandmother as Hamilton’s voice comforted them from a nearby radio.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Brantly, who is going on the injured list, had been promoted two weeks ago to replace starting catcher Nick Fortes, who was placed on the injured list April 10 with a left oblique strain.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Second baseman Jeff McNeil (oblique strain) will play back-to-back games in Binghamton this weekend, and the team will evaluate his status Monday.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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He was pushed in a wheelchair, wearing nasal tubes for supplemental oxygen, and wished the crowd a good Sunday from the front of the altar before being greeted by participants in the Mass, some of whom leaned to kiss his hands.—
Giada Zampano,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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In a time when Black men were often boxed into stereotypes of toughness and stoicism, Wally leaned into warmth.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The charms are at a significantly lower price point, and Macaulay is glad to be opening the brand up to a broader base.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Looking ahead, the pair is glad to be staying in Florida with their husbands and their kids, Hoedt's 7-week-old Margaret and Mellquist's 19-month-old Willow.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Inclined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclined. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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