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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
Wynn Smiley, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025
Where others would be more inclined to style the look with a pair of trendy Adidas Tokyos or studious loafers, Shayk took a hard left turn, wearing a pair of water shoes.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025
Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
And although this problem is long-standing, until the past decade or so, no one with both the necessary expertise and the power to intervene has been inclined to help.
—Adam Marcus, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Greek students were more inclined to develop mentoring relationships with professors, participate in extra-curricular activities and graduate on time compared with unaffiliated students.
—Wynn Smiley, Baltimore Sun, 24 Apr. 2025
Where others would be more inclined to style the look with a pair of trendy Adidas Tokyos or studious loafers, Shayk took a hard left turn, wearing a pair of water shoes.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
Regardless, his new teammates weren’t inclined to take it easy on him.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
And although this problem is long-standing, until the past decade or so, no one with both the necessary expertise and the power to intervene has been inclined to help.
—Adam Marcus, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclined
Adjective
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The Supreme Court sounded willing to allow an Atlanta family to sue the FBI for compensation over the mistaken search of their home, but reluctant to define how much protection law enforcement officers deserve in carrying out their jobs.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Asking for referrals from other agents can also lead you to experienced mentors who are willing to help.—
David Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Dina is also a little bit more attached, and in this episode Dina is a huge reason Ellie is able to go.—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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Woman Amazed by ‘Dramatic’ Plant Transformation After Using Distilled Water By Soo Kim Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 Feeling a bit attached to your house plants?—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Marseille are second in Ligue 1, behind champions PSG, but are prone to combustion.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Those running agencies for the first time are prone to make beginners’ mistakes, Mr. Foster said.—
Luke Broadwater,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Full batches can be ready in as little as 10 minutes.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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The best of the brand’s releases will be ready and waiting for you upon arrival.—
William Goodman,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Kassar had fond memories of traveling with Kilmer to promote the film, with the actor choosing to stay in character the entire time, which created challenges with passport control.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2025
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Cheech Marin has the fondest memories of working with Betty White.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Yankees placed their second baseman on the 10-day IL with a right oblique strain on Friday morning.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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Young stars Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner tore oblique muscles, forcing each of them to miss an extended stretch.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Verb
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But the jail was at the center of public discussions leading up to the vote, and both supporters and opponents leaned heavily on that in urging voters to cast ballots for or against the tax measure.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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In a time when Black men were often boxed into stereotypes of toughness and stoicism, Wally leaned into warmth.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The industry is surely glad to hear that the FDA, at least right now, is not implementing a ban for common dyes such as Yellow 5.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
22 Apr. 2025
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While glad for not having off-the-field troubles as a young player, Kelce shared a piece of advice for young players: Find a life balance.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Inclined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclined. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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