as in prefers
to show partiality toward
I'm leaning toward sausage on our pizza tonight—we got pepperoni the last three times
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leans (toward or towards)
Verb
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Everything within us prefers to be right.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025 -
But Nate Bargatze – who will host the Emmys for the first time this Sunday – prefers to keep things clean.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As Davis likes to say, these are bikes with soul, rather than just things to be sold.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Poorly Draining Soil Monstera likes loose, fast-draining soil.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Buttigieg regularly favors a bold blue tie, a white button down shirt and slacks.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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That said, the broader direction in electronics favors SiTime’s approach.—
Dave Altavilla,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But perhaps, no breakfast dish enjoys a closer relationship with the South than biscuits and gravy.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Known for its iconic beaches and outdoor lifestyle, Sydney enjoys 2,468 hours of sunshine annually, 239 parks, and 368 spas and wellness centers.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Leans (toward or towards).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leans%20%28toward%20or%20towards%29. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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