Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lean (on or against)
Verb
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Graf denied a bid from Robinson's defense team to compel his former roommate and lover Lance Twiggs to testify during the preliminary hearing in July.—
Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026 -
Representatives of the Utah County Attorney’s Office said they were compelled to speak publicly about the case following speculation in some media outlets.—
Rebecca Boone,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Verb
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In 1976, the Bicentennial followed the traumas of the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal that had forced President Richard Nixon's resignation.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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An uncontained blaze in Utah’s Juab County has scorched 34 square miles, forcing the evacuation of Eureka and nearby ranches as firefighters race to shield homes amid fierce winds.—
Valerie Gonzalez,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
Verb
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The 6-foot-1 Courtney has even muscled up more.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Muncy should muscle up for a home run tonight.—
Josh Shepardson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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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 25 Jun. 2026.
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