Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lean (on or against)
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That compels people to shell out somewhere between $2,500 and $3,000 for courtside seats for a summer league game, as people did Thursday.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
11 July 2025 -
So she still feels compelled to speak up for these fellow children of God.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Blurry Vision High sugar levels force the body to pull fluid from your tissues, including the lenses of your eyes.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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These high taxes explain why Tesla was forced to set its prices so high in India, despite the country’s preference for EVs at much lower price ranges.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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Doing tight curves, trying to muscle the craft with your legs and arms, and protecting your tush through big waves with your legs as shock absorbers does take effort.—
Jeremy Korzeniewski,
Robb Report,
12 July 2025
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Summer league also provides a chance for bubble players to muscle their way into two-way contracts or even NBA playing time.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 July 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 22 Jul. 2025.
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