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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
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Democratic voters are inclined to be skeptical, and to believe rumors that the group is funded by the same Israeli government that wanted the US to bomb Iran.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
Pol Ballús, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Although settlement agreement wording does not bind the IRS, the Tax Court relied heavily on the express allocation in the settlement agreement, and was inclined to agree with the taxpayer that these were sale proceeds and capital gain.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Adjective
Most first-rounders should therefore heighten in value, as middle-class teams will feel more inclined to keep their picks and cross their fingers.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Democratic voters are inclined to be skeptical, and to believe rumors that the group is funded by the same Israeli government that wanted the US to bomb Iran.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
Barcelona, however, were inclined to commit such a substantial outlay, almost three weeks before the transfer window officially opens.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Although settlement agreement wording does not bind the IRS, the Tax Court relied heavily on the express allocation in the settlement agreement, and was inclined to agree with the taxpayer that these were sale proceeds and capital gain.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclined
Adjective
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The petition states that Nick Reiner still wants Jackson to represent him, and that Jackson is still willing to do so if funds can be obtained.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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In a declaration, Jackson said his firm remained willing to return if funding became available, including through alternative fee arrangements.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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There’s also an attached garage for two cars and a golf cart off a gleaming black driveway.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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The complex, which is the airport's first new facility in 60 years, includes a 5,000-square-foot terminal, a 20,000-square-foot heated hangar and an attached garage.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Shading plants from the hot afternoon sun can be an option in areas prone to high heat.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Those with dry, congestion-prone skin should avoid it, as thick overnight layers can quickly convert from soothing to suffocating.—
Tatiana Dias,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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An oblique injury barred him from competing for a big-league job in spring training and delayed the start of his season until May 1.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Soler has had various issues with his groin, side and oblique for the past few weeks.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The referees sure seemed tilted toward San Antonio throughout the night, and one moment in the second quarter helped the public's case.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Its height can be adjusted up to 8 inches; the screen can be tilted up to 90 degrees up or down; it can be swung up to 15 degrees to the left or right; and it can be pivoted from landscape to portrait mode and back.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
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The alpha heroes of 1980s romances—ranch owners, corporate raiders, anyone played by Michael Douglas—tended to be emotionally constipated anti-feminists intent on dominating the opposite sex by using testosterone and wads of cash.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Leaders also tended to give to far more colleagues.—
Mayank Kejriwal,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Following practice, a Panthers spokesperson clarified that the team expects McMillan to be ready for training camp in July.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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While the Patriots could have caved to the pressure, Cash said the group was ready to adjust.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Despite its unnerving intimacy, which suggests either erotic pursuit or familiar proximity, the diminutive print calls to mind the photos of Saul Leiter, a figure surprisingly unmentioned in Ghirri’s essays despite his frequent fond allusions to American street photography.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Saoud has fond memories of Argentina’s fans too.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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“Inclined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclined. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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