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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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Will artists be less inclined to stamp their likeness onto their own bottles?
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2026
Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Or, will he be inclined to rashly respond similarly to former Customs and Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem?
—Tony Lux, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
If possible, do this on an inclined surface such as a driveway so the water will drain away from the rug.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Will artists be less inclined to stamp their likeness onto their own bottles?
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2026
Verb
Read the letter While you might be inclined to just toss it aside, Lee says the notice may contain important details about what was exposed and what the company is offering to help protect you.
—Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Or, will he be inclined to rashly respond similarly to former Customs and Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem?
—Tony Lux, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclined
Adjective
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Eva is a complex character, flinty and businesslike, deadly serious about her mission and willing to make ethical compromises to move it forward.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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Lamott, whose work moves between memoir and fiction, is more willing to bend a rule in the service of voice.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In addition, the attached Barrington Farm offered the President Anson Jones home where living-history participants worked the vegetable garden and baked bread in a detached kitchen, among other tasks.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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This home is completed by an attached two-car garage.—
Lauryn Azu,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Mature skin is prone to dryness, which means your makeup should incorporate skin care ingredients.—
Taryn Brooke,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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Doctors already know that heart attacks, especially severe ones, are a bit more common on Mondays generally — and in the morning, when blood is more clot-prone.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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As the earth moves around the sun and is tilted on its axis, certain parts of the world experience longer days during certain months.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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However, its holdings remain largely tilted toward Asia, with large exposure to China, South Korea, India, and Taiwan, together representing over three-quarters of the index weight, and many of the top stocks tied to tech, including Taiwan Semiconductor and Samsung.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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The grants the government did make tended to be a bit larger, and winning a grant became more competitive.—
Brendan Cantwell,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
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Historically, college graduates have tended to find jobs faster and experience lower unemployment than workers without a degree.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That is the sign of a team that is ready to combust, which has fragile confidence.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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This mishap added months to the mission development timeline as the company investigated a cause and got another booster ready for flight.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Clark has fond memories of playing with younger USA Basketball teams.—
Doug Feinberg,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Both old friends had fond memories of rats.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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The British, by contrast, preferred their insults more oblique.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
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The 76ers were without their top four scorers in All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey (right finger sprain), Joel Embiid (right oblique strain), Paul George (league suspension) and VJ Edgecombe (lumbar contusion).—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Inclined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclined. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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