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as in tendency
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
her natural inclination to help people in need
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as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the inclination of the hill is gentle, so walking up it isn't too bad
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Recent Examples of inclination
Her own relationship to religion forced her to contend with an inclination toward stifling (or at least judging) normal feelings of yearning and lust.
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Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
His subsequent denials of Nazi inclinations were not altogether convincing.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
Naturally, her religious inclinations waned, and Braverman stopped going to church.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
But several other populist Trump allies who have shown no inclination to leave power have made their judiciaries a central target.
—Graham Underwood, arkansasonline.com, 17 Mar. 2025
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Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
His subsequent denials of Nazi inclinations were not altogether convincing.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2025
Naturally, her religious inclinations waned, and Braverman stopped going to church.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
But several other populist Trump allies who have shown no inclination to leave power have made their judiciaries a central target.
—Graham Underwood, arkansasonline.com, 17 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inclination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclination
Noun
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Understanding Home Bias As mentioned before, home bias is the tendency to over-invest in your home country.—
Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Traveling East might have been an appropriate tendency for early humans living in what is now Europe near the end of the Ice Age.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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However, the actions Trump has taken on tariffs and his tilt toward Russia and away from Ukraine are creating a backlash, as America’s allies realize the U.S. may no longer be a trusted partner.—
Nick Sargen,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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But there the then-junior was at 5 a.m. on the morning of Hopkins’ title tilt against Stillwater, puking.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
3 Apr. 2025
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In a video shared on the official Audi FIS World Cup Instagram, Vonn is seen pumping her fists in the air and cheering along with the crowd in celebration after completing her race at the bottom of the slopes in Sun Valley.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Even better: add a few days to your itinerary for visiting a wine region, like Lavaux, which has spectacular terraced slopes overlooking Lake Geneva.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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His and Hubbard's distinct approaches underscore the region’s aptitude for versatility.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2025
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According to the archaeologists, the transition from stone to bone was a feat of abstract thinking, requiring an aptitude in toolmaking and an appreciation that the knapping techniques that worked on one material would also work on another.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
5 Mar. 2025
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Pro tip: Ratchet up the incline to engage more of your hamstrings and glutes, or to prepare for a run or hike on hilly terrain.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
24 Mar. 2025
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Phoenix is a springtime magnet for outdoors lovers as well, and many visitors gravitate to the spectacular hike up the steep inclines and rocky surfaces of Camelback Mountain’s Cholla Trail.—
Cindy Barks,
AFAR Media,
27 Feb. 2025
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The combination of IoT and AI enables connected devices to collect, analyze and act on data in real-time.—
Rahul Saluja,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Just in time for Christmas, certain members of Congress are hard at work in their policy shops, fashioning a massive lump of cybersecurity coal with which to gift American users of electronic devices.—
David Williams,
National Review,
26 Dec. 2024
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Seaside Park was known for many years as the site of the Gathering of the Vibes festivals, which had an affinity for the sounds and culture of the Grateful Dead.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
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Characterized by: Increasing ability and increasing affinity.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Inclination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclination. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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