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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
Wagner has since leaned into the meme, recently posting a TikTok video about the situation.
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Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Management simplified the menu, sharpened the value proposition, and leaned into marketing that resonates with younger diners who want more than just a cheap meal.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The woman leaned over toward Jackson’s ear.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Once the discussion concluded, Zuckerberg leaned over to Trump to privately admit the president had caught him off guard.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Adams’ works celebrated the color and movement through vibrant geometric styles; Shrigley brought forth wit and humor through banana motifs and Stewart leaned into a trippy take on optimism through Pop-Surrealist florals.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
The free-spirited family also leaned fully into the Japanese tradition by wearing kimonos and testing their hands at some martial arts.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
The film’s downbeat ending shouldn’t surprise anyone familiar with Denis’ movies, which have always leaned toward tragedy, especially when the action has been set in Africa.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Pelphrey leaned into the look, with Ingelsby’s encouragement, especially because of his roots — the East Coast ones, not his hairline.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Management simplified the menu, sharpened the value proposition, and leaned into marketing that resonates with younger diners who want more than just a cheap meal.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The woman leaned over toward Jackson’s ear.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Once the discussion concluded, Zuckerberg leaned over to Trump to privately admit the president had caught him off guard.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Adams’ works celebrated the color and movement through vibrant geometric styles; Shrigley brought forth wit and humor through banana motifs and Stewart leaned into a trippy take on optimism through Pop-Surrealist florals.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
The free-spirited family also leaned fully into the Japanese tradition by wearing kimonos and testing their hands at some martial arts.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
The film’s downbeat ending shouldn’t surprise anyone familiar with Denis’ movies, which have always leaned toward tragedy, especially when the action has been set in Africa.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Pelphrey leaned into the look, with Ingelsby’s encouragement, especially because of his roots — the East Coast ones, not his hairline.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaned
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To say thank you for the meet-and-shop opportunity, the shy fourth-grader tilted his head all the way up to look at the 6-foot-tall player.—
Yadira Sanchez Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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The two envisioned a 19th-century club chair when crafting it, and the result is this ergonomic and dramatically tilted swivel chair that looks like the best recliner and most luxurious office chair ever.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
2 Sep. 2025
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There was also a group of soldiers who were killed and injured who the general tended to, getting two of the wounded to a hospital.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 Sep. 2025
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In 30 years of acting onscreen, Winters has tended to personify a particular kind of outer-borough rage.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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That’s a change from the months-in-advance planning Vrbo once relied on.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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As a result, the Sky have relied heavily on Reese to handle the ball as a point forward.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Maya the dog's vote counted in 2021 for the gubernatorial recall election because proof of residence or identification is not required to register to vote or cast a ballot in state elections, the DA's office said.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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The inspector counted 68 cockroaches in the kitchen and more than 30 flies.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Trump has angled himself as a mediator between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy amid the largest land war in Europe since World War II, hoping to spark a peace deal that puts an end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.—
Kyler Alvord,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The split-key layout and angled keys on an Alice keyboard can take a while getting used to because the memory muscle of a typist’s fingers need a certain amount of retraining.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Democrats, Republicans differ on short-term plans For nearly a decade, the legal status of short-term health insurance plans has depended on who's been in the White House.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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According to a news release from Clemson University, the flourishing of these early societies depended on a symbiotic relationship with nature.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Leaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaned. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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