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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
Samuel Alito’s inclinations have not been hard to discern lately.
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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
The trick is to select a paint color that is calming and neutral enough so as not to be too visually demanding, while also speaking to your personal style and color inclinations.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Ramírez attended the Liceo Fermín Toro, a public school with a reputation for revolutionary politics and catering to high-society families of slightly bohemian inclinations.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
But industry must adopt innovation that preserves nuance, predictive maintenance inclinations, and incident-specific experience only possible from years of hands-on work.
—Kriti Sharma, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026
This time around, the cuisine will focus on Laura’s roots, offering up dishes that show off Mexico’s culinary inclinations.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2026
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
The trick is to select a paint color that is calming and neutral enough so as not to be too visually demanding, while also speaking to your personal style and color inclinations.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Ramírez attended the Liceo Fermín Toro, a public school with a reputation for revolutionary politics and catering to high-society families of slightly bohemian inclinations.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
But industry must adopt innovation that preserves nuance, predictive maintenance inclinations, and incident-specific experience only possible from years of hands-on work.
—Kriti Sharma, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026
This time around, the cuisine will focus on Laura’s roots, offering up dishes that show off Mexico’s culinary inclinations.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclinations
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While Heuermann could hold the key to previously-unknown details surrounding the inner workings of a serial killer’s mind, Burgess cautions the ability to work alongside the FBI could feed into any narcissistic tendencies that are frequently observed in the most heinous criminals.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Some have been critical of Chiu’s crowd-pleasing tendencies.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, Kansas City went 11-0 in tilts decided by eight points or fewer.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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But the idea is that putting on clothes that are more formal tilts you more towards that abstract side.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The story follows struggling creatives navigating debt, eviction threats and a precarious gig economy, visualized in Riley’s inventive style — from looming piles of eviction notices to characters literally struggling up and down steep inclines that mirror the instability of their lives.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Servicing a mountainous areas like Escondido drives up costs, as an expensive network of pipes and pump stations is needed to move water up and down considerable inclines, said Kyle Morgan, the city’s acting director of utilities and wastewater.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 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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More money is apt to make homeschooling worse and far less tailored to the individual student and their interests and aptitudes by encouraging parents to substitute pricey group programs for the requisite effort of individualized instruction.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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If tipped workers' wages and tips do not add up to the full minimum wage, employers must make up the difference.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The outcome instead secures ongoing annual pay increases for employees who rely on tips — and preserves, for now, a key victory for Johnson.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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For those looking for something more adrenaline-inducing, this Small Luxury Hotels of the World member is a quick five-minute drive to the slopes of Europe’s northernmost ski resort, Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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This is especially true if your yard has any slopes, hills or square footage beyond a postage stamp.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
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Today, costly and time-consuming coachbuilding acts as a mirror for the owner’s personal style and affinities, all the while displaying the status of having formed such a close connection with a brand that you’re invited to commission something singular.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The concrete structure’s open layout encourages meandering discovery, with works chosen to reveal new affinities and connections across cultures and centuries.—
Leah Ollman,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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As the temperature drops, the cold causes the protein to shift into a more stable state in which one of its key structural pillars bends sharply, breaks away from its neighbor and straightens out.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
25 Mar. 2026
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By contrast, the second joint in each leg bends readily, but only sideways and outward, favoring efficient lateral locomotion.—
Manjishtha Bhattacharyya,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Inclinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclinations. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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