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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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2
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
Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2025
The Mets don’t seem inclined to use starting pitching prospects Brandon Sproat or Dom Hamel.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 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
Fisher-Price announced a voluntary recall of its Rock n' Play inclined sleeper, the same product Connolly's son died in.
—Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2025
The Mets don’t seem inclined to use starting pitching prospects Brandon Sproat or Dom Hamel.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 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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Instead, its open-source approach invites a multitude of voices to refine and expand on its technology, ensuring that breakthroughs aren’t monopolized by a few corporate giants but are available to everyone willing to contribute.—
Max (Chong) Li,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Many viewers shared similar experiences with their own overly attached pets.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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Two other vehicles, a 2022 Nissan Rogue and a 2023 Ram 3500 truck with an attached trailer, were also involved in the crash, police said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Best for acne prone: CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum 14/14 CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum $23 $19 Amazon Best for: Ensuring lasting hydration and soothing dry patches.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
21 Feb. 2025
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Francis previously suffered an acute case of pneumonia in 2023 and remains prone to respiratory infections during the winter months.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 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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The nature here is plentiful, with waterfalls and caves in ready supply.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Jim Belushi is sharing fond memories of The Blues Brothers’ first appearance on Saturday Night Live.—
John Russell,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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Red Sox fans should have fond memories of Ottavino.—
Dakota Randall,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 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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No matter that soldiers too young on their glad desperate way out of history stripped down right on the streets of Budapest.—
Marianne Boruch,
The New York Review of Books,
20 Feb. 2025
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Ken was glad to tell of his WWII experience and very happy to be able to personally thank the still-living pilots on behalf of the crews of the 15th Air Force.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Inclined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclined. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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