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as in tendencies
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
her natural inclination to help people in need
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as in inclines
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 inclinations
Einstein’s first inclinations about the idea can also be found in his letters to Marić.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
Poor Olivia is just trying to survive the holidays while dealing with drunken Santas, her mother's sudden charitable inclinations and baking disasters that even Clark couldn't put a positive spin on.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Knowing someone’s talents and inclinations allows everyone to enjoy the holidays more fully.
—Jay Sullivan, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The percentages for other political inclinations were not as high but still represented a majority, including 86% of independent and third-party respondents, and 74% of Republicans.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024
Even back then, her criminal inclinations were evident.
—Alexei Navalny, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
Given those inclinations, Kamala Harris can pretty much bank on 226 electoral votes.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024
As their book’s title, Re-writing Your Leadership Code, suggests, Kinley and Ben-Hur believe that the underlying instincts, inclinations and tendencies within us are the products of our experiences and become written into the structure of our brains like a code.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
China has avoided building a traditional network of allies thus far for reasons ranging from long-standing ideological inclinations to hardheaded strategic calculations.
—Patricia M. Kim, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2021
Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
Poor Olivia is just trying to survive the holidays while dealing with drunken Santas, her mother's sudden charitable inclinations and baking disasters that even Clark couldn't put a positive spin on.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Knowing someone’s talents and inclinations allows everyone to enjoy the holidays more fully.
—Jay Sullivan, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The percentages for other political inclinations were not as high but still represented a majority, including 86% of independent and third-party respondents, and 74% of Republicans.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024
Even back then, her criminal inclinations were evident.
—Alexei Navalny, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
Given those inclinations, Kamala Harris can pretty much bank on 226 electoral votes.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024
As their book’s title, Re-writing Your Leadership Code, suggests, Kinley and Ben-Hur believe that the underlying instincts, inclinations and tendencies within us are the products of our experiences and become written into the structure of our brains like a code.
—Roger Trapp, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
China has avoided building a traditional network of allies thus far for reasons ranging from long-standing ideological inclinations to hardheaded strategic calculations.
—Patricia M. Kim, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclinations
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Those baserunning tendencies changed during his final season in Milwaukee.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Understanding these tendencies can help leaders design interactions that encourage equal participation.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Others document renovations or offer home DIY tips, and some are used as marketing tools to secure short-term rentals and event bookings.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
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That would be the shifting affections between two young witches.David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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Have faith in their affections!USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
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Areas of the brain that are important for thinking and regulating impulses and emotions are rapidly developing during the adolescent years, and are susceptible to the external influences of social media.Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The conflict between those two impulses helps explain the difficult struggle to reform US health care and the history of voters punishing politicians who do try to change the system.Dylan Scott, Vox, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Inclinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclinations. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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