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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
He was pushed in a wheelchair, wearing nasal tubes for supplemental oxygen, and wished the crowd a good Sunday from the front of the altar before being greeted by participants in the Mass, some of whom leaned to kiss his hands.
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Giada Zampano, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
In a time when Black men were often boxed into stereotypes of toughness and stoicism, Wally leaned into warmth.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
But the jail was at the center of public discussions leading up to the vote, and both supporters and opponents leaned heavily on that in urging voters to cast ballots for or against the tax measure.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
In an era where ego can disrupt team chemistry, Rueben leaned into the unsung tasks.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The nation’s third-highest scoring team behind a talented, explosive trio of seasoned guards — Clayton, Martin and Will Richard — leaned into toughness, rebounding and defense to suffocate the Cougars down the stretch.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2025
Green leaned into Sengun, the Turkish All-Star reciprocated by pushing into the Warriors center with his chest, and then Green responded by shooting an elbow into Sengun’s upper body.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
Desperate to blunt the Ukrainians’ drone advantage, the Russians leaned into fiber-optic technology and, in early January, turned the tables on the Ukrainians.
—David Axe, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
When Sandra and Geraldine reappeared, Sandra leaned against the railing, facing them.
—Colm Tóibín, The New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2025
Giada Zampano, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
In a time when Black men were often boxed into stereotypes of toughness and stoicism, Wally leaned into warmth.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
But the jail was at the center of public discussions leading up to the vote, and both supporters and opponents leaned heavily on that in urging voters to cast ballots for or against the tax measure.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
In an era where ego can disrupt team chemistry, Rueben leaned into the unsung tasks.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The nation’s third-highest scoring team behind a talented, explosive trio of seasoned guards — Clayton, Martin and Will Richard — leaned into toughness, rebounding and defense to suffocate the Cougars down the stretch.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2025
Green leaned into Sengun, the Turkish All-Star reciprocated by pushing into the Warriors center with his chest, and then Green responded by shooting an elbow into Sengun’s upper body.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
Desperate to blunt the Ukrainians’ drone advantage, the Russians leaned into fiber-optic technology and, in early January, turned the tables on the Ukrainians.
—David Axe, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
When Sandra and Geraldine reappeared, Sandra leaned against the railing, facing them.
—Colm Tóibín, The New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaned
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And unlike Season 1’s hopscotch-like glass bridge and biscuit-carving challenge, which relied mostly on a person’s individual luck, Season 2’s selections are more dependent on interpersonal skills from the start, requiring the players to form alliances and rivalries right away.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
26 Dec. 2024
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The military often relied on a crude statistical model to assess the risk of civilian harm, and sometimes launched strikes on targets several hours after last locating them, increasing the risk of error.—
Patrick Kingsley,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
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Floating vanity mirrors are angled to reflect the hillside beyond.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The judge added that while both towers are shown from the perspective of someone standing at ground level, looking up, the towers are angled in different directions and show different times.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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This young lady depended on her faith in God and the power of love to break her addiction.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2025
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Salary offered depended on education, experience, and current salary, according to the IRS.—
Susan Tompor,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Leaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaned. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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