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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
Maybe because there’s some cultural inclination toward making an idiosyncratic mark on one’s little corner.
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Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
This crunchy, hippie inclination is very much alive and well among those pursuing financial independence in more moderate spaces.
—Joshua Rivera, Vanity Fair, 8 June 2026
With everything working well, Menšík has no inclination to change his routine ahead of facing Zverev.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 June 2026
So far, Cuban leaders have signaled no inclination to make political concessions.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
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Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
This crunchy, hippie inclination is very much alive and well among those pursuing financial independence in more moderate spaces.
—Joshua Rivera, Vanity Fair, 8 June 2026
With everything working well, Menšík has no inclination to change his routine ahead of facing Zverev.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 June 2026
So far, Cuban leaders have signaled no inclination to make political concessions.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for inclination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclination
Noun
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At its most fundamental, leadership exists because humans are simultaneously competitive and cooperative — and the balance between these two tendencies determines everything.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Even the most memorable new character, Forky (Tony Hale)—an endearingly daffy piece of plastic cutlery with a tendency toward self-harm—could only reinforce the sense that we were being served a load of flimsy, disposable goods.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
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The election of Raman and Roy would also underscore the leftward tilt of Los Angeles, which has four City Council members, including Raman, who are DSA members — two of whom were reelected in the primary.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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For instance, Apollo 14 experienced a 7-degree tilt on landing, and Apollo 15 had an 11-degree tilt on touchdown.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
22 June 2026
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His last act was a 35-foot birdie putt down the slope on the 18th green that dropped for a 1-under 69.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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Once a blemish on the course due to its sharp slope, the area was completely overhauled.—
Anya Armentrout,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2026
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The future of talent acquisition will require hiring more for aptitude, adaptability and leadership potential—and less for perfectly linear résumés.—
Dr. Milpha Blamo,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The North Korean players’ physical aptitude was clear, but coaches were aware of their technical and tactical shortcomings.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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San Miguel Sheriff's Office Investigators said firefighters and EMS crews drove up the pass and found the driver, a 58-year-old man from Phoenix, who had walked 150 feet up a small incline from where the SUV had come to a stop on its top.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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At the same time, make other aspects of your walk more challenging, like the duration, incline, or pace.—
Alisa Hrustic,
Health,
19 June 2026
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The Big Think website has been optimized to work with all major browsers and devices.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 June 2026
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Numerous guests were reportedly secured in harnesses and fall protection and then transitioned onto aerial devices.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Her longstanding affinity for effortlessly cool sunglasses.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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The announcements reflect a broader trend discussed throughout APOS, where media executives have increasingly emphasized audience engagement, community-building and cultural affinity as key drivers of future growth across Asia’s entertainment industry.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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“Inclination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclination. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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