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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
Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2025
The strategist suggested that Trump’s immediate lame-duck status, having already served one term, may also make some of his critics more inclined to accept him this time around.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 20 Jan. 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
Payton and Paton are historically not inclined to pay big money to multiple pass-catchers.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 17 Jan. 2025
The strategist suggested that Trump’s immediate lame-duck status, having already served one term, may also make some of his critics more inclined to accept him this time around.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 20 Jan. 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
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Butler was willing to fly separately, but the Heat told him not to bother, opting to suspend him instead.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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The only player in that group the Nuggets likely would be willing to part with is Porter.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Constructed with an attached hood, elastic wrist cuffs, and three zippered pockets, the versatile jacket is windproof, water-resistant, and machine-washable.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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However, as for how the controllers actually stay attached to the Switch 2, Nintendo so far hasn’t said if the console uses magnets, as has been rumored.—
Jay Peters,
The Verge,
21 Jan. 2025
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How the car warm-up routine began The winter warm-up routine started decades ago when vehicles were more prone to stalling in frigid temperatures, according to Carfax.—
Jalen Williams,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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And while water tends to run right off of it, leaves and pine straw are prone to cling to the mat.—
Moriah Mason,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2025
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Florida ain’t ready for this | Commentary Snow in Florida?—
Milena Malaver,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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The industry wasn’t ready for a platform approach to optical connectivity.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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The deaths of more than a dozen members of the U.S. figure skating community in a plane crash Wednesday night hit close to home for the entire skating community, including one Kansas City area figure skating coach with fond memories of one of the victims.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee and,
Kansas City Star,
30 Jan. 2025
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Glenn Close has fond memories from her time on Saturday Night Live.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Orlando’s Franz Wagner would’ve been in play here, but his mid-December oblique injury has limited him to 25 games.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Bosa made the Pro Bowl this season, but had issues with oblique injuries, missed two games and had nine sacks — his fewest in a non-injury season since his rookie year.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
18 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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The Knicks, by contrast, leaned heavily on their starters once again.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Along with the star guard, the crowd was also glad to see that Asher appeared mostly unscathed, clapping and whooping for the good sport as the game resumed.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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So glad The Athletic finally has a team dedicated to creating data visualizations!—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Inclined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclined. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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