Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lean (on or against)
Verb
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The women throwing their support behind a petition from Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie and California Democrat Ro Khanna to compel a vote to release the Epstein files.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Sep. 2025 -
The power of Ed and Lorraine Warren compels you — to buy a movie ticket!—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But oil export revenues are declining amid sanctions and lower global demand, which means the Kremlin might be forced to consider other spending cuts or further tax rises.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
27 Aug. 2025
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Venture funding will tighten, forcing weak AI startups into consolidation or collapse.—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Though the actor and his Task costars still muscled through a full-on vocal evolution to appear as eastern Pennsylvania natives in the new HBO drama series.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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An abdominal brace can help support the muscled and compress the area to reduce swelling.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Lean (on or against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lean%20%28on%20or%20against%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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