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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
Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Such investors might be more inclined to dump their shares if the company's growth falters, rather than ride out the storm, Grelck said.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 10 June 2026
James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Advertisement In a lengthy and rambling video posted on social media, C+C Music Factory frontman Freedom Williams said he had initially been inclined to back out of the booking amid the backlash but is considering performing anyway out of spite toward those who criticized him for participating.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 29 May 2026
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Adjective
The urban-inclined may prefer the commute from New York City.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Such investors might be more inclined to dump their shares if the company's growth falters, rather than ride out the storm, Grelck said.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Verb
Ghirri’s essays teem with allusions to art history, and two of the more striking large Polaroids invoked paintings by the artist’s favorite old masters, though the homages inclined less toward reverence than tart irony.
—James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Advertisement In a lengthy and rambling video posted on social media, C+C Music Factory frontman Freedom Williams said he had initially been inclined to back out of the booking amid the backlash but is considering performing anyway out of spite toward those who criticized him for participating.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclined
Adjective
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Not everybody’s willing to accept that; people don’t like to accept things that may change them or displace them.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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Big Pharma buyers are well funded and increasingly willing to take larger bets, the bankers said.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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According to Ars, the PrK module will be decommissioned and no longer pressurized until that happens, which could greatly limit the use of its attached dock.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
18 June 2026
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Additionally, the building has access to an attached garage.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Ahead of the storm, police prepared boats and set up barricades in flood-prone areas.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Raleigh has a right oblique strain.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Baldwin has been on the IL since May 19 with an oblique strain.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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As Earth orbits the sun, the Northern Hemisphere is currently tilted most directly toward the sun.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The field stayed tilted after the first goal, with the Stars and Stripes getting plenty of chances.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Data from the report also indicated that streaming films with at least somewhat diverse casts tended to outperform in terms of audience and social media engagement.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Before Jupiter loomed onto the scene, material in the disk tended to flow outward, carrying its stores of phosphorus and nitrogen with them.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Previously, Alix Earle, Jake Shane, Anastasia Karanikolaou and Stella Jones shared their own updates at sea with Alo, from fitness sessions with wellness instructors to below-deck getting ready videos.—
Joe Bobowicz,
Vogue,
18 June 2026
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Prosecutors said Sit and Liu were packed and ready to flee when officers arrested them in June 2025.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Artists and couturiers are fond of the whimsy of trompe l’oeil, the trick of the eye, the illusion of reality.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The 13 Going on 30 star, 54, opened up about her lush garden that's inspired by fond memories of her West Virginia childhood in Better Homes & Gardens' July/August 2026 cover story.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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“Inclined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclined. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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