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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
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
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
His beliefs and artistic inclinations were protean and often contradictory.
—Vince Passaro, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Venus forms a conjunction to the sun in Capricorn, highlighting our amorous inclinations.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 22 Dec. 2025
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
His beliefs and artistic inclinations were protean and often contradictory.
—Vince Passaro, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Venus forms a conjunction to the sun in Capricorn, highlighting our amorous inclinations.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclinations
Noun
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Long takes and static formal frames compel us to stand down stimulation-seeking tendencies.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2026
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Lucky for me, my Type-A tendencies make this particular aspect of work feel less like a job and more like a privilege.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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There were three separate tilts in the first nine seconds of the game — first Matthew took on Canadian forward Brandon Hagel.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
18 Feb. 2026
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Warhorses charge, lances down, crashing through the tilts as lances break on shields and men topple from their steeds.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Yards with narrow passages, tight corners, and many obstacles like trees, shrubs, or garden beds, or steep inclines make the use of a riding lawnmower, especially a traditional riding mower, more tedious than helpful.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026
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There was treadmill work, the running deck set at steep inclines, the speed gradually increasing.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 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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Ahead, pro hairstylists share their techniques for achieving this timeless look, plus the best tips for making your fluffy bob last as long as possible.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
26 Feb. 2026
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Savannah and her siblings, Camron and Annie Guthrie, have put out continuous calls for tips, even addressing their mother's captors directly.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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Here’s a look at five of Colorado’s scariest, most challenging ski slopes.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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This is one of four key resorts that make up the Niseko United ski area’s 2,100 acres of slopes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Athletic Club Oakland was a haven for sports-lovers of all affinities.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The driving rock guitars and layered vocal textures recall TV on the Radio’s experimentation, and Galanin shares certain vocal and political affinities with Moses Sumney.—
Petala Ironcloud,
Pitchfork,
20 Jan. 2026
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The damping is also harsher than the bZ’s, but make no mistake, the ride’s still soft and generally comfortable, and this thing unapologetically rolls in the bends.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
18 Feb. 2026
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Prices of crypto currencies, especially bitcoin, did a deep-knee bends, ditto for gold and silver.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Inclinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclinations. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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