leanings

noun

Definition of leaningsnext
plural of leaning
1
as in tendencies
a prevailing or general movement or inclination the news media are often accused of having liberal leanings

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2
as in inclinations
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing despite what his athletic leanings might suggest, he was actually a very lazy kid

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leanings
  1. tendencies
  2. inclinations
  3. tides
Noun
  • Those baserunning tendencies changed during his final season in Milwaukee.
    Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Understanding these tendencies can help leaders design interactions that encourage equal participation.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of tendencies
Noun
  • 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
Definition of inclinations
Noun
  • Silence, wildlife, sunrises over the water, the gentle lapping of the tides… and $50,000 flood insurance premiums, because the tides are lapping in people’s living rooms with growing frequency.
    Michelle Weber, Longreads, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Although the tsunami warning has been canceled, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office advises residents to continue avoiding coastal areas due to potential rising tides.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of tides
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Thesaurus Entries Near leanings

leaning (on or against)

leanings

leaning (toward or towards)

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