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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
Gregg Laskoski, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Fabolous seems inclined to take Lisa’s side, and then Larsa says that Lisa was hanging with her ex.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 June 2025
Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
And although this problem is long-standing, until the past decade or so, no one with both the necessary expertise and the power to intervene has been inclined to help.
—Adam Marcus, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
That is one of the bitter ironies of PTSD; those with the greatest need for help are often the least inclined to ask for it.
—Gregg Laskoski, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
Fabolous seems inclined to take Lisa’s side, and then Larsa says that Lisa was hanging with her ex.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 June 2025
Verb
Regardless, his new teammates weren’t inclined to take it easy on him.
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
And although this problem is long-standing, until the past decade or so, no one with both the necessary expertise and the power to intervene has been inclined to help.
—Adam Marcus, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclined
Adjective
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Humanity’s greed reaches its height in the final instance of a father willing to kill his own baby girl.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Whatever deals come out of this year’s billionaire summer camp are likely to be less about building empires than guarding flanks — or selling out to private-equity firms willing to manage the decline.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Videos of Usher’s flirtatious antics with female fans at his shows tend to make the social media rounds and spark discussions about how attached women should respond when the singer moves in on them.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Generator safety Generators and fuel should always be used outdoors and at least 20 feet away from windows, doors and attached garages.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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These destinations are prone to extreme weather, such as hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones, which can disrupt daily life and damage infrastructure.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The heat and nutrients can make the sea grass more prone to disease according to the Fish and Wildlife Conservancy.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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The lawn outside has lettuce, spinach, beets, radishes, broccoli, summer squash sprouting, all ready to be planted in a garden.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
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Taking a low-risk, high-reward flyer on Ayton would be ideal for a Hornets franchise that seems ready to make a genuine postseason push after consecutive years of rebuilding.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Nurturing a love for knowledge and community in children who have been without a library until now, and seeing how much the library's fresh start means to older residents — many of whom have fond memories of the library — make her transition to Parkland worth it.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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But, like dozens of students who've spoken about Embry since her death, Dorsey has fond memories.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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At this point, Chisholm’s teammates must have his lyrics memorized, as he’s been nearly unstoppable since returning from an oblique strain earlier this month.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
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Lost Gold Glove shortstop Ezequiel Tovar for most of the first half, first because of a bruised hip, and now because of a strained oblique.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
28 June 2025
Verb
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He was pushed in a wheelchair, wearing nasal tubes for supplemental oxygen, and wished the crowd a good Sunday from the front of the altar before being greeted by participants in the Mass, some of whom leaned to kiss his hands.—
Giada Zampano,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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In a time when Black men were often boxed into stereotypes of toughness and stoicism, Wally leaned into warmth.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Her husband had always had a soft spot for yams and was glad for the sudden bounty.—
Zadie Smith,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Just be glad the season didn't feature Cybertrucks.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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“Inclined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclined. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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