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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
While an investigation is underway, preliminary details paint Westman as someone with an inclination towards violence, largely through videos linked to them which were scheduled for publishing on YouTube.
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Antetokounmpo has shown no indications of wanting to leave the Bucks this offseason, and the ownership of the franchise hasn't shown any inclination to trade him as well.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
While the corrupt scheme was well documented journalistically and much of the evidence is indicative, ultimately Argentina's Judiciary followed its political inclinations all the way to the top.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Braun knows his natural inclination is to be a people pleaser.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Antetokounmpo has shown no indications of wanting to leave the Bucks this offseason, and the ownership of the franchise hasn't shown any inclination to trade him as well.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
While the corrupt scheme was well documented journalistically and much of the evidence is indicative, ultimately Argentina's Judiciary followed its political inclinations all the way to the top.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Braun knows his natural inclination is to be a people pleaser.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclination
Noun
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Nowadays people see small images on their phones so there’s a tendency to crop in on everything.—
Adam Morganstern,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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With that said, his biggest flaw remains a tendency to sail throws high from the pocket.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Text neck syndrome causes rounded shoulders and a forward head tilt that can become permanent, as well as chronic neck pain.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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At these times, Earth’s axial tilt aligns in such a way that the solar wind can connect more efficiently with the planet’s magnetic field.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ski aficionados can take to the slopes at nearby Saint-Sauveur.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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The River Kelvin at this point is very picturesque, with bends and steep slopes.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Herbert’s top-10 aptitude would’ve exposed Olave to fewer dangerous hits.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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This leads him to discover an unexpected aptitude for cracking safes, turning his life upside down.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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They are most commonly used to transport people and cargo up steep inclines.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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And while the bag stays in place well, a small hip stabilizer strap would be helpful on steeper inclines and descents.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some analysts are forecasting the company to raise prices on its devices even after all Cook has done to avoid the worst of the tariffs.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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All devices are slated for release in Europe shortly, and Roborock says that the robot lawn mowers will come to the US eventually.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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Capelli wasn’t a businessman and Chouinard wasn’t an activist at this point, but the men shared an affinity for nature and a willingness to challenge authority.—
David Gelles,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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At first glance, Spicoli, with his long blonde locks, an affinity for shirtlessness and ambitions only to surf and get high, might seem an odd source of inspiration for business professionals.—
Paul Fitzgerald,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Inclination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclination. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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