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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
Page counts, while not a precise measure of regulatory burden, do reflect inclinations toward regulatory enthusiams when those are present.
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Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
An overwhelming victory would have fed into Modi’s growing authoritarian inclinations, which were on display this year as the Indian government attacked critics at home and abroad — including in the US.
—Bryan Walsh, Vox, 30 Dec. 2024
Bottega Veneta became a mainstay in the global fashion industry due to the designer’s creative inclinations and his striking campaigns.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
Einstein’s first inclinations about the idea can also be found in his letters to Marić.
—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
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
An overwhelming victory would have fed into Modi’s growing authoritarian inclinations, which were on display this year as the Indian government attacked critics at home and abroad — including in the US.
—Bryan Walsh, Vox, 30 Dec. 2024
Bottega Veneta became a mainstay in the global fashion industry due to the designer’s creative inclinations and his striking campaigns.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
Einstein’s first inclinations about the idea can also be found in his letters to Marić.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclinations
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But his theory seemed to mirror the temperament of Deng, who, for all his reformist tendencies, was a ruthless apparatchik.Chang Che, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
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This could potentially wear them out, disperse their argumentative bluster, and might even open their eyes to their woefully over-the-top arguing tendencies.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Mocha mousse tips, combined with a sheer or nude base, are the definition of minimalism with a modern twist.Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2024
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Mocha mousse tips, combined with a sheer or nude base, are the definition of minimalism with a modern twist.Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2024
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Because neither makes sense to him, considering Lord John’s affections toward men.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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That’s when our heroine — a mermaid who dreams of living on land and exploring the human world — is transformed into a human and launches her quest to win the affections of a prince despite having lost her voice in the magical bargain.Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 12 Dec. 2024
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Resist these impulses by reminding yourself of your long-term goals and the logic behind your plan.True Tamplin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Various progressive impulses and reforms of the Roosevelt and Wilson eras, New Deal programs like the Civilian Conservation Corps, and above all, the Black Freedom Struggle built on and descended from this civic populist legacy.Harry Boyte and Trygve Throntveit, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
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