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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
Lamont, 71, a Democrat who has scored high approval ratings since rebounding during COVID-19 from a difficult first year, shared his inclination to seek a third term on Thursday, the morning after the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session.
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Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2025
That means many of the icy bodies in the Oort Cloud don’t share the same orbital plane as the solar system itself but travel at various inclinations, which is why the Oort Cloud is pictured as a sphere.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
SpaceX Starlink mission designations correspond to the orbital inclinations of different satellite groups, with Starlink 17-1 beginning a new group inclination.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 27 May 2025
In conversations about smart buildings or workplace technology, there’s often an inclination to jump to the latest tools or features.
—Swapna Sathyan, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2025
That means many of the icy bodies in the Oort Cloud don’t share the same orbital plane as the solar system itself but travel at various inclinations, which is why the Oort Cloud is pictured as a sphere.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
SpaceX Starlink mission designations correspond to the orbital inclinations of different satellite groups, with Starlink 17-1 beginning a new group inclination.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 27 May 2025
In conversations about smart buildings or workplace technology, there’s often an inclination to jump to the latest tools or features.
—Swapna Sathyan, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclination
Noun
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Having been sober for many decades herself, Bev recognizes the narcissism of addiction, the way addicts have a tendency to put themselves at the center of the universe.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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But beneath the surface, there’s often a fragile sense of self, defended by a deep need for control, an inability to tolerate shame, and a tendency to distort reality in ways that protect their internal world at the expense of those around them.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025
Noun
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The fans are very portable, rechargeable, feature an adjustable tilt, and offer four fan speeds.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2025
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Because of New York’s leftward tilt, the primary winner typically emerges as the heavy favorite in the fall general election.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
23 June 2025
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Throughout, the cast of 17 exudes an unmistakable enthusiasm for the material, the onstage electricity radiating up the alpine slopes of the Guthrie’s expansive Wurtele Thrust.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
28 June 2025
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The positive slope on the WMA of the OBV and HPI is not giving any warning signs of a top.—
Tom Aspray,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Connelly frequently downplayed her reputation and aptitude for knowing how to ask for large donations from important individuals.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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Those are two promising indicators of his aptitude for spacing the floor for his high-usage teammates.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Ramping up the incline on a treadmill or taking a trail riddled with hills can certainly get your heart pumping…or turn a casual stroll into a banger of a leg workout.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
20 June 2025
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There are multiple grab handles (the 20 percent incline gets real very fast), and the lower ones have heart rate sensors.—
Kristin Canning,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
Noun
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However, instead of removing the minerals from the water, these devices make the minerals soluble in the water.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, these incidents underscore the importance of regularly updating your devices to stay protected against evolving threats.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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The first step is having people develop an affinity for the Cleeks.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Feather said Chewy has a path to dominate the vet clinic market, given its customer affinity, health capabilities and tech capabilities.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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“Inclination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclination. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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