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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
Its sturdy metal frame can either be leaned against the wall or mounted.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Major cruise lines have leaned into those quicker itineraries.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Other times, the academy has leaned too far in the other direction.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
With Fox News’ core programming on the Fox One streaming service, Fox Nation has leaned into ancillary fare anchored by famous faces, and supplemented with some exclusive sports and event programming.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
When Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco tied the knot on September 27 in Santa Barbara, the singer leaned into all of the romance of an early fall wedding.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2025
Derrick Adams’ works celebrated the color and movement through vibrant geometric styles; David Shrigley featured wit and humor through banana motifs and Hattie Stewart leaned into a trippy take on optimism through Pop-Surrealist florals.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
After a few moments, India leaned back in his chair.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
Trump has leaned into the threat, while also seeking to pin the blame for any closure on Democrats.
—Nik Popli, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Major cruise lines have leaned into those quicker itineraries.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Other times, the academy has leaned too far in the other direction.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
With Fox News’ core programming on the Fox One streaming service, Fox Nation has leaned into ancillary fare anchored by famous faces, and supplemented with some exclusive sports and event programming.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
When Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco tied the knot on September 27 in Santa Barbara, the singer leaned into all of the romance of an early fall wedding.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2025
Derrick Adams’ works celebrated the color and movement through vibrant geometric styles; David Shrigley featured wit and humor through banana motifs and Hattie Stewart leaned into a trippy take on optimism through Pop-Surrealist florals.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
After a few moments, India leaned back in his chair.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2025
Trump has leaned into the threat, while also seeking to pin the blame for any closure on Democrats.
—Nik Popli, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaned
Verb
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Guhle’s shutdown game will be crucial to help this group, which is otherwise tilted toward offense and puck possession, hold up defensively.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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But Legette is important, as a player who can keep the defense from being tilted quite so much toward McMillan (who still hasn’t scored his first NFL TD).—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Females with childcare responsibilities tended to live longer than males in zoos.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Paramedics tended to him in an ambulance for at least 10 minutes, reports ABC 7.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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In the absence of independent monitoring on the ground, the ministry is the primary source for casualty data relied upon by humanitarian groups, journalists, and international bodies.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Milei instead relied on the IMF’s guidance for promoting fiscal discipline.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The vineyard is steeply sloped in spots, and Casanueva thinks the top part might be ideal for merlot.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Back then, the front lawn sloped all the way down to the river.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ultimately, though, between the 2000-01 and 2016-17 seasons, the number of English players in La Liga, the Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1 could be counted on one hand.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Providers have generally counted on consistent vaccine recommendations from the federal government to create relatively predictable demand.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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It’s designed with a V-neckline, angled pleating, and a faux-wrap bodice that’s secured with a glittering rhinestone brooch.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Hers leaned soft, but the shape can turn sculptural — as Willow Smith proved at Dior earlier in the week in orange satin slingbacks with an exaggerated bow and angled heel.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The authors described how, in a hybrid world, newer employees in particular struggle to learn by observation or build relationships—key aspects of professional growth that depended on physical proximity.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Over time, wearers depended less on these cues as their natural control improved.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Leaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaned. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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