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as in tendency
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
her natural inclination to help people in need
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as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the inclination of the hill is gentle, so walking up it isn't too bad
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Recent Examples of inclination
After launch, the craft was placed into a polar orbit roughly 230 to 236 miles (370 to 380 kilometers) in altitude at an inclination of roughly 97 degrees.
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Leonard David, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025
My natural inclination when meeting someone is to find common ground.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
That is, the inclination to keep score of what each partner gives and receives, and operate within the relationship accordingly.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Kinloch noted the Legislature has shown no inclination to advance bills that create arena taxes.
—Malachi Barrett, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inclination
Leonard David, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2025
My natural inclination when meeting someone is to find common ground.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2025
That is, the inclination to keep score of what each partner gives and receives, and operate within the relationship accordingly.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Kinloch noted the Legislature has shown no inclination to advance bills that create arena taxes.
—Malachi Barrett, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inclination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclination
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King said he was inspired in part by Rader’s arrest, more specifically, by his ability to keep his murderous tendencies completely unknown to the rest of his family.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Patriots defensive staff sifts through all kinds of data while scripting a game plan, from traditional player scouting reports, scheme tendencies, statistical analyses and film findings of their own.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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And, well, the Bengals entered their tilt Thursday in Pittsburgh averaging a league-low 56 rushing yards per game, 25 fewer than the next lowest tally.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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The reigning champion Eagles are (back) on tilt after losing two straight games, while each of the other division leaders has major flaws.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Mürren-Schilthorn, with its 31 miles of ski slopes, is typically described as the most advanced of the areas.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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The west slope of the northern Sierra Nevada Mountains, including the city of Blue Canyon, will be impacted.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Cootes also has demonstrated some solid aptitude in the faceoff circle.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Her aptitude was unavoidable at the Fendi show, where top models holding desirable handbags, styled with joyful knits, eye-catching dresses and sporty separates, strutted past guests, including actors Hilary Duff, Naomi Watts and Bang Chan of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Beautyrest adjustable bed has pre-empted your modification needs in many ways, from head-and foot-rest incline options to a zero-gravity preset that provides a feeling of weightlessness.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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Fold it halfway to add extra cushioning for your joints during exercises that engage your knees and elbows, or fold it up completely to create support for incline and decline moves.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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With natural, biodegradable, and inexpensive components, such batteries could one day provide an eco-friendly alternative for powering homes or small devices without relying on toxic metals or complex supply chains.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Officials suspect that three explosive devices were dropped in the parking lot.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Sometimes explaining one’s affinity for a specific Pokémon is difficult; since Satoshi Tajiri has been dreaming up these pet-warrior-oddballs, many have historically had a certain je ne sais quoi.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Kravitz has felt an affinity for both music and design since childhood.—
Jazmine Hughes,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Inclination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclination. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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