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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
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
But in the final weeks of his high school career, Landon Thome is more inclined to focus on the past and the present rather than the future.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Fashion is filled with seasons — spring, summer, cruise, couture and, for the financially inclined, the quarterly rite of earnings season, which is currently in full swing.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
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Adjective
The resulting scene is spectacular, with the apartment’s inclined and polished floor giving rise to physical comedy of absurdist pathos in the vein of Jerry Lewis, and Corvette’s frantic struggle for traction revealing the earnest undertones of her fraught visit.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
But in the final weeks of his high school career, Landon Thome is more inclined to focus on the past and the present rather than the future.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Verb
Bikes are inherently much slower than cars, and car drivers are inclined to go as fast as the road conditions will allow.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Fashion is filled with seasons — spring, summer, cruise, couture and, for the financially inclined, the quarterly rite of earnings season, which is currently in full swing.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclined
Adjective
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The question is, why does Amanda believe it, or rather, why is West willing to be with Amanda over those other people?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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For those willing to coordinate logistics in advance, the payoff is a front-row view of sporting traditions that predate most modern nations.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The attached guest quarters have a private entrance off the pool terrace while the standalone guest house spans 1,485 square feet.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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Amazon also has dozens of launches on ULA’s new Vulcan rocket under contract, but ULA continues to try and solve an issue with its attached solid rocket boosters before Vulcan flies again.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Shading plants from the hot afternoon sun can be an option in areas prone to high heat.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Those with dry, congestion-prone skin should avoid it, as thick overnight layers can quickly convert from soothing to suffocating.—
Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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The announced concert lineup was heavily tilted towards legacy acts like Morris Day and Vanilla Ice, and many of them share the same booking agent in Jeff Epstein of Universal Attractions.—
T.M. Brown,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Heads tilted upward, phones came out.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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In past cycles, the last-minute mail ballots have tended to favor candidates on the left.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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For years, yacht charter clients seeking the charms of the Mediterranean tended to split into two camps.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Those at the bar seemed interested in their drinks, while those at the tables seemed more keen on each other—or when their table at Daroco would be ready.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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And as the summer heats up, boat traffic increases and the Coast Guard said its always ready.—
Kerri Corrado,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Jamie concluded her tribute with a fond farewell to her sister.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2026
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Share a fond memory of their loved one.—
Julie Kaplow,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Right fielder Kerry Carpenter (shoulder) returned as a DH on Sunday, and second baseman Gleyber Torres (oblique) should not be far behind, potentially sparking the offense.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Suárez, who missed 25 games with a mild left oblique strain, homered off Dylan Dodd in the seventh, his fourth homer of the season.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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“Inclined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclined. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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