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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
While on the runway the dress was blue and black with a trompe-l’œil design, Robbie’s look leaned into more Victorian-era flourishes, with a laced strapless bodice and an onyx and scarlet red gradient petal skirt, striking colors which borrowed from other styles in the show.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
His work has always leaned toward entertainment figures and musical subject matter, which led to major commissions for album covers and tour poster art — some of which will be featured in the upcoming exhibition at FAB LA.
—Lina Lecaro, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The tech industry has historically leaned left, but many leaders, including Altman, Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have formed relationships with Trump since day 1 of his second administration and attended his inauguration.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Others leaned into jacquard or dobby weave effects, creating patterns including stripes and herringbones and surface textures.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
The last time the Super Bowl was played at SoFi, in 2022, Disney leaned into the synergy opportunities, having shows air from Disneyland, but this year’s scheme will be dramatically more intense.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
Lady Eliza leaned into a full ‘80s moment, sparkling in a plunging black catsuit that dipped down to her ribs and was fastened with a single button.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Boone, meanwhile, fully leaned into the absurdity as well.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Instead of hiding from mental illness, Kleckner’s artwork leaned into it.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
His work has always leaned toward entertainment figures and musical subject matter, which led to major commissions for album covers and tour poster art — some of which will be featured in the upcoming exhibition at FAB LA.
—Lina Lecaro, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The tech industry has historically leaned left, but many leaders, including Altman, Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have formed relationships with Trump since day 1 of his second administration and attended his inauguration.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
Others leaned into jacquard or dobby weave effects, creating patterns including stripes and herringbones and surface textures.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
The last time the Super Bowl was played at SoFi, in 2022, Disney leaned into the synergy opportunities, having shows air from Disneyland, but this year’s scheme will be dramatically more intense.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
Lady Eliza leaned into a full ‘80s moment, sparkling in a plunging black catsuit that dipped down to her ribs and was fastened with a single button.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Boone, meanwhile, fully leaned into the absurdity as well.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Instead of hiding from mental illness, Kleckner’s artwork leaned into it.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaned
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The incident — and how it was handled by the the sport’s governing body, the International Flipper Pinball Association — tilted a friendly community into turmoil.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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But those squishier methods might be better suited for an era when the power dynamic isn’t tilted so heavily in bosses’ favor.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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There have been a lot of horrible things that have happened over the centuries, but basic humanity has tended to win out.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Maher's daughter-in-law, Shahd Arnaout, 25, who lives in Arlington, says Wael required round-the-clock care, and that several family members have tended to him in his father's absence.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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To learn more, the researchers relied on a unique dataset created by analyzing seawater samples that have been collected twice weekly from La Jolla’s Scripps Pier since 2018.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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That marks a break from longstanding practice, as regulators have long relied on the VSL to value mortality reductions in regulatory cost-benefit analysis.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Round cheekbones like a waxing moon, uptilted eyes like a fox's, a nose that sloped sharply downward.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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For those times when the ground is just too bumpy, sloped or otherwise uncomfortable to pitch a tent, the Float also comes with a hammock kit.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Dec. 2025
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When scientists counted such planets, the numbers shocked them.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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Frank Reyes, a hairstylist in the Castro, counted himself among the many regulars who appreciated the way the baristas always remembered his order.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Grandma turned in her wheelchair, angled her body to stare at the shadows cross-hatching and haunting the doorframe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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The retractable, angled tip makes shaping intuitive and eliminates the need for sharpening, so the stroke width stays consistent and harder to overdo.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2026
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Though all nine gave strong performances, vocalists Jihyo and Nayeon consistently stood out throughout the show, singing their parts as though their lives depended on it.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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As the Reagan Revolution matured, taxes were slashed and regulations rolled back; in turn, the social programs and city services upon which ordinary Americans depended were devastated.—
Heather Ann Thompson,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Leaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaned. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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