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as in willing
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
we couldn't have convinced her if she weren't already so inclined
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as in attached
having a liking or affection
a nightclub strictly for those inclined towards loud music
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as in prone
having a tendency to be or act in a certain way
a kindly couple who are inclined to be helpful to strangers
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as in leaning
running in a slanting direction
the highway ramps and other inclined roadways were treacherous during the ice storm
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as in tilted
to set or cause to be at an angle
carefully inclined the ladder against the house
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Recent Examples of inclined
The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
If the labor market shows signs of resiliency, the central bank may be less inclined to cut its benchmark rate.
—Sean Conlon,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
From Jason Kelce's impressive sax skills to Tina Fey's flute-playing to Steven Spielberg's love for the clarinet, these stars have proven to be instrumentally inclined.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The coaches may be even less inclined to start Comrie more if the defense struggles without Samberg.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
If the labor market shows signs of resiliency, the central bank may be less inclined to cut its benchmark rate.
—Sean Conlon,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
For the sensual and aesthetically-inclined Libras, Atlas says a hobby like candle making is a match made in heaven.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
From Jason Kelce's impressive sax skills to Tina Fey's flute-playing to Steven Spielberg's love for the clarinet, these stars have proven to be instrumentally inclined.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclined
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Much depends on whether Arab governments are willing to take ownership of Gaza—to manage it, rebuild it, and ensure Hamas or any similar terrorist group can't rise again.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Oct. 2025
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Over the past couple of years, Timbaland has positioned himself as one of the few contemporary pop figures willing to fully embrace the use of artificial intelligence in music.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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The heater is easy to move around your yard thanks to the attached wheels on the bottom.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Also on the grounds are storage, wood, and garden sheds, as well as an attached one-car garage.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 Oct. 2025
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Grealish, no longer prone, headed, just like Moyes, to the South Stand and appeared to blow a kiss to adoring fans.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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During heavy rainfall, there is a risk of flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
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Guhle’s shutdown game will be crucial to help this group, which is otherwise tilted toward offense and puck possession, hold up defensively.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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But Legette is important, as a player who can keep the defense from being tilted quite so much toward McMillan (who still hasn’t scored his first NFL TD).—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Oct. 2025
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In past decades, homebuyers in China have tended to buy apartments ahead of completion.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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And how their play-tussles tended to end up.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
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In short, children’s fantasy allows children to survive reality long enough to grow up and be ready to change it.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
12 Oct. 2025
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Sanders has been very vocal about being ready to play, but the Browns have not given him that chance.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Liquid is added to lift the fond and it’s cooked down to concentrate the flavor.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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And some of my fondest memories of living in New York City in my early thirties involve painful mornings on the Gimbels Ride in Westchester County.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
28 Sep. 2025
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Standout additions included the Isidora pointy pumps with oblique block heels — especially striking in a bicolor patent version — and the brand’s first sneakers.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Seahawks began the game without outside linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence (quad), then lost outside linebacker Derick Hall (oblique) after the first drive, while the Bucs started backups at right guard and right tackle.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Inclined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclined. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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