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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
LaCombe, who played forward in his youth, has shown great improvement in his own end but still has the offensive inclinations to be a point producer.
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Eric Stephens, New York Times, 2 Oct. 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
The artist’s ability to straddle the line between tomboy inclinations and ultra-glam moments is what has always attracted me to her style.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 20 Aug. 2025
Ross gets away with such a surfeit of sentiment precisely because of his naturally caustic inclinations; the jokes are sharp enough and the laughs are hard and plentiful enough that all of the schmaltz feels not just charming but well-earned.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025
Diamandis told me that our hardwired inclinations toward selfishness did trouble him sometimes, in the middle of the night.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
For fashion cognoscenti this is a refreshing departure from quiet luxury inclinations–and and overdue return into the arms of maximalism.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Irregular moons typically follow distant and retrograde (backwards) orbits and have greater inclinations (related to the tilt of an orbit).
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2025
The high school graduate opted to pivot away from her scientific inclinations.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Eric Stephens, New York Times, 2 Oct. 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
The artist’s ability to straddle the line between tomboy inclinations and ultra-glam moments is what has always attracted me to her style.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 20 Aug. 2025
Ross gets away with such a surfeit of sentiment precisely because of his naturally caustic inclinations; the jokes are sharp enough and the laughs are hard and plentiful enough that all of the schmaltz feels not just charming but well-earned.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2025
Diamandis told me that our hardwired inclinations toward selfishness did trouble him sometimes, in the middle of the night.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
For fashion cognoscenti this is a refreshing departure from quiet luxury inclinations–and and overdue return into the arms of maximalism.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Irregular moons typically follow distant and retrograde (backwards) orbits and have greater inclinations (related to the tilt of an orbit).
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2025
The high school graduate opted to pivot away from her scientific inclinations.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclinations
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This is presumably a reference to Perkins' status as a closeted gay man, something Hitchcock likely knew, and not because Perkins had homicidal tendencies.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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This can lead to stress, perfectionist tendencies, and feeling not good enough when the other sibs inevitably misbehave.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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In Korea’s case, those economic issue include the immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia that saw hundreds of South Koreans detained; and in Japan’s by a trade deal with Washington that some analysts say tilts in the US’s favor.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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The warps also mimic the tilts of the orbits of the planets in our solar system.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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In January, Unitree showcased its G1 robot’s smooth walking and running system, demonstrating agility, stability, and precise control on inclines and uneven terrain.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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Testers experimented with different speeds, inclines, and other features to determine the versatility, durability, and comfort of the machines.—
Claire Harmeyer,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 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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Students are sorted into these houses based on their personalities and magical aptitudes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
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Got any tips or stories to share?—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Save your dahlias, cannas, and other summer-blooming bulbs for next year with these must-know storage tips.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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And for those hoping to spend some time swooshing down the slopes of the Rocky Mountains, a $20 million penthouse at Utah‘s uber-luxe Montage Deer Valley may be just the ticket.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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The other is much larger and exists on the western slopes of the mountain ranges bordering the Pacific from Alaska southward to Northern California.—
Worth Matthewson,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 2025
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Its jet bends sharply, blasting a huge radio ring about 100,000 light-years wide.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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The tech — Loomia Electronic Layer (LEL) — is a flexible circuit sheet that bends, sketches, and survives in fabrics while carrying functions such as heating, lighting, or pressure detection.—
Jamie Landeau,
Refinery29,
24 Sep. 2025
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Macken played Davis Collins, a rancher who served as a rival to Josh Duhamel’s Staten Kirkland — and also competed with Staten for the affections of Minka Kelly’s Quinn O’Grady.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
22 Sep. 2025
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Venus in Virgo’s affections are expressed through thoughtful acts and attention to details — proving devotion through consistency.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Inclinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclinations. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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