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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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Aside from these Nazi-ish tendencies, Frankenstein is erotically obsessed with the borders of life and death, with wounds and organs being specific sites of fascination; meanwhile, Katrin’s attraction to a lowly, virile farmhand (Joe Dallesandro) jeopardises the sanctity of the experiments.—
Rory Doherty,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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This failure was not due to a lack of warnings, but to a deeper human tendency to discount the unthinkable.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 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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Renovations on the previous building had been paused by the district in 2019 due to the cost related to its many levels and slopes.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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Children ran up and down the grassy slope behind the Capitol as their families protested on James Robertson Parkway.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 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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View gallery - 6 images Californian e-mobility outfit Viribus has launched a new electric trike family, with tasty specs like a 1,200-W peak motor on offer for pedaling or throttling up inclines, as well as dual shocks, rear differential, and a two-step folding design.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Oct. 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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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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Not only are the margins strong, but products help with brand affinity.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
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Monáe told the story while explaining her affinity for Halloween.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Inclination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclination. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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