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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
Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Sep. 2025
The sun will be in an airy Venusian sign, so we will be inclined to spend our days and nights socializing and even hitting up dating apps to find a new crush.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 19 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
Just for good measure, award-winning country superstars like Cody Johnson, Ashley McBryde and Lainey Wilson would be inclined to agree.
—Marcus K. Dowling, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Sep. 2025
The sun will be in an airy Venusian sign, so we will be inclined to spend our days and nights socializing and even hitting up dating apps to find a new crush.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
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Democrats and Republicans in Congress have been playing the blame game this week, accusing the other of not being willing to negotiate.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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One can make the case that many voters are also willing to be selective in their vision—the right’s defense of free speech gathered steam despite the Republican Party suffering from even more seemingly intractable internal contradictions on the issue.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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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Females with childcare responsibilities tended to live longer than males in zoos.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Paramedics tended to him in an ambulance for at least 10 minutes, reports ABC 7.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Kerzka cleaned blood off the floor so the area would be ready for more patients.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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The next hitter, Marsh, was ready for a two-strike fastball, smoking a 100 mph pitch up the box for a single.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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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An oblique injury last season didn’t help.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Elias Díaz exited Saturday’s game after feeling left oblique discomfort during a swing.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Inclined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclined. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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