as in to like
to show partiality toward
I'm leaning toward sausage on our pizza tonight—we got pepperoni the last three times
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lean (toward or towards)
Verb
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Fans are going to like its mix of classic vibes on the 10 originals and one very wicked cover song.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026 -
Might his need to be liked by everyone conflict with his job’s more impersonal responsibilities?—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Still, most swimmers and divers prefer being in an outdoor pool because of conditions connected with the chlorine residue of indoor pools.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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There is an accessible room located on the first floor for guests who prefer to avoid them.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This fuels an insatiable anger and bloodlust in Baldur, who favors a brawling fighting style that blends his immense power with the raw impact of his fists.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
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All eyes will be on Sinners at both events, since the PGA tends to favor box-office successes (one area where Sinners has a definite advantage over One Battle After Another), and a win in the Best Cast category at SAG could signal real potential for Sinners to win the Oscar.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Lean (toward or towards).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lean%20%28toward%20or%20towards%29. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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