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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
Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Simpson told the daytime talk show host that all three of them are musically inclined.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Lula Konner, The New York Review of Books, 4 Oct. 2025
Risky behaviors generally attract a lot of attention on social media and therefore the algorithms would by default be inclined to promote them more.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
To meet those targets, especially when market conditions or interest rates made organic growth more difficult, managers were more inclined to take on additional risk that promised higher yields, the scholars argue.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Simpson told the daytime talk show host that all three of them are musically inclined.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
Pluralism means granting wide latitude for speech and practices and ways of life we’d be inclined to discountenance.
—Lula Konner, The New York Review of Books, 4 Oct. 2025
Risky behaviors generally attract a lot of attention on social media and therefore the algorithms would by default be inclined to promote them more.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclined
Adjective
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The inconvenience, or in some cases hardship, of a shutdown has become wrapped up in the blame each side is assigning to the other, with neither party willing to budge over Democratic demands on healthcare.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
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Desert View Drive, a 25-mile scenic route along Arizona Highway 64, is a low-key wonder that rewards those willing to wander slightly off the park’s busiest paths.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Richardson sustained the injury and was hospitalized after a stretching band snapped, sending an attached pole forcibly against his face.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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The farmhouse has three bedrooms, three baths and an attached two-car garage, according to the listing.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Mariners are also one of the worst defensive teams in baseball and could be particularly prone to the Jays’ high-contact attack.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, Fred steals Velma's thunder when the scales are tilted in her favor to take back control.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The whole three-screen assembly can also be tilted toward or away from you, and the base can be set and locked in any of three positions to raise or lower the assembly.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These lessons also tended to focus on heroes and holidays rather than deeper explorations of understanding civics through multiple perspectives.—
Robert Maloy,
The Conversation,
17 Oct. 2025
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Newcomers tended to watch the show, not participate.—
Jeff Pearlman,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The line occurs when the film’s protagonist, Ripley (Weaver), emerges from an elevator in a giant metal bodysuit, ready to fight a terrifying alien to save a young child.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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At this point, players are ready to start making picks on the NFL, NHL, NBA or any other sport this weekend.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Chase, 74, also has a fond memento of his time acting alongside Plummer.—
Scott Huver,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Some of my fondest memories with her take place in the kitchen, which was adorned with timeless decor, elegant dinnerware, and, like that of many grandmothers, vintage Tupperware.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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The 49ers are 4-2 but can’t run the ball effectively and quarterbacks Brock Purdy (turf toe) and Mac Jones (knee, oblique) are hobbling.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Two other names on the injury report for Buffalo are tight end Dalton Kincaid (oblique, questionable) and wide receiver/kick returner Curtis Samuel (neck/ribs, questionable).—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Inclined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclined. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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