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as in tilted
to set or cause to be at an angle
just lean the ladder against the tree and climb up it
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as in relied
to place reliance or trust
you can always lean on me if you need help
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Recent Examples of leaned
Reviews have leaned positive, and the latest FX … Story series from Ryan Murphy has also spread across social media.
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Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
The first full episode leaned right into it.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
At one point, Gomez leaned over to kiss Blanco’s bare foot mid-conversation.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Mullin has also leaned into his ancestry as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and supported positions important to tribal citizens, such as advocating for tribal sovereignty.
—Sean Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The newest episode leaned right into it.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Studiocanal leaned heavily on digital creators and influencers to market the film and was able to draw younger audiences to the thriller.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
The fashion muse leaned into the office siren trend with a skirt and blouse set that almost looked ready for a boardroom meeting—albeit for a few NSFW details.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Rowe and her co-founder, who is also her fiancé, JR Polycarpe, leaned into affiliate marketing, letting real customers share unfiltered reviews and skits that showed how the products fit into their everyday routines.
—Essence, 4 Mar. 2026
Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
The first full episode leaned right into it.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
At one point, Gomez leaned over to kiss Blanco’s bare foot mid-conversation.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Mullin has also leaned into his ancestry as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and supported positions important to tribal citizens, such as advocating for tribal sovereignty.
—Sean Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
The newest episode leaned right into it.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Studiocanal leaned heavily on digital creators and influencers to market the film and was able to draw younger audiences to the thriller.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
The fashion muse leaned into the office siren trend with a skirt and blouse set that almost looked ready for a boardroom meeting—albeit for a few NSFW details.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Rowe and her co-founder, who is also her fiancé, JR Polycarpe, leaned into affiliate marketing, letting real customers share unfiltered reviews and skits that showed how the products fit into their everyday routines.
—Essence, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaned
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During the March equinox, the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere receive roughly the same amount of sunlight since neither hemisphere is tilted more toward or away from the sun, the almanac said.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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That's because the moon's orbit is tilted by about five degrees relative to Earth's orbit around the sun, which means most full moons pass above or below Earth's shadow — the reason why there isn't an eclipse every month.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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With my full overnight kit on board (33 pounds total), the pack tended to lean backward in a way that even the compression straps and load lifters couldn’t fully compensate for.—
Corey Buhay,
Outside,
3 Mar. 2026
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After accounting for the child’s age, overall vocabulary and socioeconomic status, the researchers found that toddlers who watched more video tended to say fewer body-part words, such as nose or arm, and more words for furniture and people, such as mom, friend or girl.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The oil-rich federation of seven sheikhdoms has relied on its image as a place of serenity to lure wealthy tourists, businesspeople and future residents who want to live largely tax-free in luxury in the desert by the sea.—
Brian Melley,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Nothing herein is, or shall be relied on as, a promise or representation as to future performance.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility features include gently sloped pathways and arched water jets.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Jamieson said the photographed shark maintained a depth of around 1,640 feet along a seabed that sloped into deeper water.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
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The game-changing play of the Florida Panthers’ 3-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night, in the eyes of the Panthers’ goaltender, shouldn’t have counted.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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Each athlete had a practice shot and then three throws that counted.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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Kim Kyong Yong passed wide for Chae Un Yong and angled back into the box to meet a cross with a diving header.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2026
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When the bike travels in a straight line, the two wheels angled at 60° to the direction of travel spin at half the speed of the forward-facing wheel.—
Omar Kardoudi
March 01,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2026
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But discount window lending depended on banks seeking loans.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
1 Mar. 2026
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Colonies that denied Black people political rights nevertheless armed and depended on them.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Leaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaned. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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