lean on
verb
leaned on; leaning on; leans on
: to apply pressure to
They were leaning on the governor to pass the law.
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This red blend leans on the heavier side.
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Essence, 26 Nov. 2025
Michigan, meanwhile, leans on a power rushing attack headlined by running backs Jordan Marshall and Justice Haynes, both of whom have over 850 rushing yards and 10 rushing TDs.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Mike North, the NFL’s vice president of broadcast planning and scheduling, admitted the league leans on the Chiefs because of their immense popularity.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Nov. 2025
Pham spent a few years working at Starbucks as both a barista and a manager and leaned on those experiences when designing their at-home coffee setup.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Nov. 2025
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Essence, 26 Nov. 2025
Michigan, meanwhile, leans on a power rushing attack headlined by running backs Jordan Marshall and Justice Haynes, both of whom have over 850 rushing yards and 10 rushing TDs.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
Mike North, the NFL’s vice president of broadcast planning and scheduling, admitted the league leans on the Chiefs because of their immense popularity.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Nov. 2025
Pham spent a few years working at Starbucks as both a barista and a manager and leaned on those experiences when designing their at-home coffee setup.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Lean on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lean%20on. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.
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