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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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AfD supporters are among a minority of Germans willing to speak highly of their country and its long history.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
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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Francis had an acute case of pneumonia in 2023 and is prone to respiratory infections in winter.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
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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Collectively, officials said about 10 million doses would be ready by the spring.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Mindy Kaling is ready to step back in front of the camera.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
18 Feb. 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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That’s a passion that Hughes, who was originally named to the Team USA roster but withdrew at the last minute due to what’s reportedly an oblique injury, shares.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Domínguez had a chance to unseat Verdugo at the end of last season, but the natural center fielder struggled in left field and didn’t hit much after recovery from UCL surgery and an oblique injury robbed him of minor league reps.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 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 4 Mar. 2025.
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