LEAN (ON OR AGAINST) Synonyms: 20 Similar Words

lean (on or against)

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Definition of lean (on or against)

as in to bear (down)

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There are numerous forces, therefore, that should compel FIFA to rein in its shameless pursuit of ticketing revenue — including the simple fact that there is less wealth in Spain, Portugal and Morocco than there is in North America.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Other policy priorities include new legislation that would compel YouTube and TikTok to promote public service content from the BBC and other broadcasters.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 21 July 2026

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The new 5th Congressional District boundaries were designed to ease a path for Republicans to force out Cleaver, who has represented Kansas City in Congress since 2005.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
If every delay feels like a threat, pause before forcing the next move.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

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Flynn eventually received a diagnosis of viral myocarditis — inflammation of the heart muscle the myocardium that can reduce the organ’s ability to pump blood, according to the Mayo Clinic.

— Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
Which muscles the farmer’s walk targets The move works nearly the entire body, but leg muscles, the core and shoulder muscles carry most of the load.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

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