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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
Getty Choosing a college major has always been a big life decision, influenced by not only personal inclinations and talents, but also by starting salaries.
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Courtney Connley-Hampton,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
There were inclinations to not fully believe in their capabilities against Argentina.
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Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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.
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
22 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?
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David Opie,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
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.
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Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
This is the standard for ramp inclinations that are usable for most people, especially wheelchair users.
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K. Desbouis,
Artforum,
6 Feb. 2026
Courtney Connley-Hampton,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
There were inclinations to not fully believe in their capabilities against Argentina.
—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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.
—
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclinations
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The same tendencies people are routinely told to correct are, in moderate form, closely tied to a busier, more exploratory style of thinking than most self-improvement advice accounts for.
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Plath shows up in Dederer’s book about (mostly) men who make great art and live monstrous lives (and what to do with them), but only as a woman who turns her violent tendencies against herself.
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In ’94 and ’95 with the Vikings, Moon had averaged seven tilts per season of at least 275 passing yards.
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One which changes profoundly with the tilts and turn of the planet, yet its essence holds true.
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The riverfront includes steep inclines, large rocks and uneven ground that can be difficult for workers or machinery to manage safely.
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Combat travel stiffness with simple SITS exercises (shoulder shrugs, inclines, twists, steps) and consider chiropractic care before and after your trip for spinal alignment.
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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.
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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.
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
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The terrain is rocky, with vineyards clinging to steep limestone slopes, simultaneously warmed by the sun and cooled by salty Adriatic breezes.
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In March of the following year, during their pre-Easter break, William, 11, and Harry, 9, returned to the slopes in Lech, Austria, with Mom for a week-long ski trip that had become an annual family tradition.
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In her memoir, Andrews mentions that her children briefly attended UCLA Lab School and that Joanna had affinities for horseback riding and reading.
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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.
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Despite Iran’s threats, 20 of those ships had taken a route far south of Iran that hugs the coastline of the United Arab Emirates and bends along Oman’s Musandam Peninsula, avoiding Iranian waters.
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Follow with 5–10 side bends per side, reaching toward your knee while keeping your movements slow and controlled.
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“Inclinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclinations. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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