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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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2
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
Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Mearns quail are less inclined to call, leaving biologists to infer trends in their population from wings that hunters voluntarily leave in barrels set out at popular hunting areas.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Bob Hellman, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
Those in power have long been inclined to see people as numbers.
—Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
For those less inclined to hike, many parks and preserves also have wildflower views from the road.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
Mearns quail are less inclined to call, leaving biologists to infer trends in their population from wings that hunters voluntarily leave in barrels set out at popular hunting areas.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Those who benefited most were already inclined to value broadband.
—Bob Hellman, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
Those in power have long been inclined to see people as numbers.
—Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclined
Adjective
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That coverage was at odds with fostering civil dialogue and being willing to listen to the points of view of those who have differing opinions.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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Instead of donating the items to thrift stores, consider checking with local parenting groups or shelters to find a family willing to accept more recent models that haven’t been recalled.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Four preset treatments—better aging, skin clearing, skin sustain, and the LED-free undereye revive—can be selected with the attached remote, all of which last under 15 minutes.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Castle Rock charged the highest development fees in the study — $94,113 for a detached home and $85,774 for an attached home.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But these figures only scratch the surface of Nepal’s deep economic problems, which include pervasive vulnerable employment – informal and insecure work that is prone to poor conditions and pay – and limited opportunities that constrain long-term productivity.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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The man found his way to the roof, nestled down into the prone position and peered through a scope at Kirk less than 150 yards away.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Big Dipper will be hanging low in the sky, its bowl tilted towards due north.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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An equinox occurs when the Earth's axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun, resulting in nearly equal daylight and darkness.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Southern and Western states tended to see the biggest increase in working hours, while parts of the Northeast and Midwest showed slower growth or even decreases.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Cahall stressed that entertainment studios have tended to consolidate over time and that is likely to continue.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After the plane touched down, a motorcade stood ready to escort Kirk's casket to Hansen Mortuary Chapel near Seventh Street and Northern Avenue.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Each was eager to receive as much drugs as Colombia would send, ready and willing to risk their freedom for a hefty payday.—
Martin Suarez,
Rolling Stone,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And instead of Mulder talking about his fond memories playing for the A’s in Oakland, a loud and repeating beep echoed through the public address system.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Does absence make the heart grow fonder?—
Tomi Obaro,
Vulture,
9 Sep. 2025
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After going down with an oblique injury earlier this month, top rookie Roman Anthony was given a four-to-six-week timeline for a potential return to the lineup.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Hill missed nearly a month of training camp and preseason with an oblique injury.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Inclined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclined. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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