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as in tendencies
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
her natural inclination to help people in need
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as in inclines
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 inclinations
Born to a humble family in the twilight years of the shogunate, Higuchi Natsuko (as she was born) was the fourth child and second daughter of a man with scholarly inclinations, who as a farmer had come to the capital to seek both fortune and rank.
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Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Over the last week or so, the four satellites adjusted their inclinations—the angles of their orbits to the equator—by less than a degree.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
The ability to create offense individually, put pressure on the rim and set up stationary shooters — as much as such violates Kerr’s inclinations — have become necessary to beat good modern defenses.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Who knew that such daring would lead to a film that avoids these inclinations entirely, especially one that could have so easily leaned into controversial territory?
—David Opie, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
Samuel Alito’s inclinations have not been hard to discern lately.
—Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Even in the present tense, the characters express no political opinions, taste in movies and music, hobbies—or backstories that shape such inclinations.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
This is the standard for ramp inclinations that are usable for most people, especially wheelchair users.
—K. Desbouis, Artforum, 6 Feb. 2026
Trump’s inclinations to make every race about him could foul this for the GOP.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Over the last week or so, the four satellites adjusted their inclinations—the angles of their orbits to the equator—by less than a degree.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
The ability to create offense individually, put pressure on the rim and set up stationary shooters — as much as such violates Kerr’s inclinations — have become necessary to beat good modern defenses.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Who knew that such daring would lead to a film that avoids these inclinations entirely, especially one that could have so easily leaned into controversial territory?
—David Opie, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
Samuel Alito’s inclinations have not been hard to discern lately.
—Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Even in the present tense, the characters express no political opinions, taste in movies and music, hobbies—or backstories that shape such inclinations.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
This is the standard for ramp inclinations that are usable for most people, especially wheelchair users.
—K. Desbouis, Artforum, 6 Feb. 2026
Trump’s inclinations to make every race about him could foul this for the GOP.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclinations
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The next major point of interest is the punchy, barely contained synth bass that eats up much of the mix, but even that is pulling from a predictable arsenal of Max Martin tendencies.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Even so, there is a real responsibility on the introverted leader to understand how their natural tendencies land with the people around them and how to be most effective within that awareness.—
Bill Koch,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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In ’94 and ’95 with the Vikings, Moon had averaged seven tilts per season of at least 275 passing yards.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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One which changes profoundly with the tilts and turn of the planet, yet its essence holds true.—
Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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Unlike rigid, stiff hiking boots, these felt cloud-like and responsive with every stride, which is essential during the repetitive stress of Alpine descents and inclines.—
Nicolette Accardi,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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During certain portions of the race, competitors are forced to scramble on all fours while navigating steep inclines and narrow descents.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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For this class, the premise is that your purpose in life lies to the intersection of your values, your aptitudes and your interests.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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This model reflects Japan’s long-standing corporate culture, which prioritizes new hires for their general potential—their aptitudes and aspirations, as opposed to their current skill sets or university majors—and then trains them on the job.—
GRACIA LIU-FARRER,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Nov. 2025
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Alexandra Macon,
Vogue,
4 June 2026
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Expect to see even tinier dots and minuscule French tips atop jelly polishes in summery shades like fuchsia and blood orange.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
4 June 2026
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The stout, middle-aged man, was due to have cataract surgery in April at the clinic in Catacamas, which sits on the lowest slopes of a bushy hill some four hours east of Tegucigalpa, the country’s capital.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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See the slopes from some south-facing rooms—you’ll also be looking down on the foot traffic of Jardin Alpin.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Spanish society has always had a relatively high tolerance for Latin American immigrants, who speak the local language and share certain cultural affinities.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Squarcialupi said the time is now ripe for the brand to cross borders, toward Spain and other Mediterranean countries that have affinities with Italy.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Tired of losing water pressure because of bends in your garden hose?—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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Everything from trees to octopuses bends and twists.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 May 2026
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“Inclinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclinations. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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