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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
Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2025
With all of the demands and shenanigans associated with modern present-giving, Miss Manners is almost inclined to agree with you.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2025
Julie Coleman, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
Cramer acknowledged that some investors, particularly traders with a more short-term view, are inclined to automatically trim stocks when bond yields rise.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Three musically inclined films got nominated for Best Picture: the film adaptation of the Wicked musical, the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, and the Spanish-language musical Emilia Pérez.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2025
With all of the demands and shenanigans associated with modern present-giving, Miss Manners is almost inclined to agree with you.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2025
Verb
Some on Wall Street worried that the increase in yields means the economy is heating up again, and the Federal Reserve won’t be inclined to make more rate cuts.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
Cramer acknowledged that some investors, particularly traders with a more short-term view, are inclined to automatically trim stocks when bond yields rise.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclined
Adjective
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Between the two of them, Basel is the more reticent, the one less willing to dream out loud.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
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There's no guarantee that the private sector is willing to pick up either the capital expenditure or the operation and maintenance (much less the legal liabilities) of some 122 weather radars, 16 satellites, 15 ships and 10 airplanes.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Parking is validated for 90 minutes in the attached parking garage.—
McKenzie Rankin,
Axios,
3 Mar. 2025
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Her daughter, on the other hand, is quite attached.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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After all, if the onboarding process is too cumbersome, potential customers are prone to walk away, diminishing opportunities for everyone.—
James Bruni,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Dogs of any breed can become possessive; however, some are more naturally prone to jealousy.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And one that is speeding toward Kansas City ready to make an impact.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
2 Mar. 2025
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Seedlings purchased from a garden center should be ready to put in the garden immediately.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Who doesn't have fond memories of playing with Monopoly's colorful toy money, which happens to be a great way for kids to practice adding and subtracting?—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2025
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Similarly, these scents will now be connected to fond memories in your home.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Shaw had been sidelined by a left oblique injury since the beginning of camp and had been slowly building up to game action, which culminated with his Cactus League debut Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Another is the Magic’s two key offensive players, Banchero and Franz Wagner, have missed extensive time this season with oblique muscle tears that prevented them from maintaining their conditioning and working on their shooting.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Knicks, by contrast, leaned heavily on their starters once again.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Rookie Dalton Knecht, a glaring defensive liability at times, has seen his minutes decrease over the past month as the Lakers have leaned more into the defense of Max Christie, Gabe Vincent and Cam Reddish on the perimeter.—
Jovan Buha,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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What seems certain is that both the club and player will be glad when the summer transfer window opens and AC Milan can part ways with Theo Hernández with the two parties clearly needing a fresh start.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Marian coach Dan Murray knows his team survived an off shooting night but was glad the Spartans could still win against the Celtics.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Inclined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclined. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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