LEANED Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

leaned

verb

past tense of lean

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 tended

to show a liking or proneness (for something) the family's diet leans toward greasy food

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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 Seasonal Krispy Kreme doughnuts Krispy Kreme leaned heavily into fruit-forward flavors this summer. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 18 Sep. 2026 The witness said that as the victim was fleeing, a man leaned out of the front door of the business and yelled something before going back inside. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026 Ramon went full Bohemian with her look, while Pitt leaned into the military aesthetic. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 At the end of Tuesday’s news conference featuring several local leaders, KNBC reporter Robert Kovacik, who was kneeling in the front row out of sight from the cameras, stood up and leaned over the tape line. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Speakers, including lawmakers, labor officials, and faith leaders, leaned heavily on the idea that the battle to slow AI’s advance should transcend traditional partisan or ideological divides. — Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2026 Participants leaned into the theme by dressing as food items alongside classic costumes such as ghosts and witches. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 The fall 2026 collections leaned into this expression of individuality, showcasing an array of accents that encourage thoughtful experimentation. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 Shortly after the trade deadline, Tigers closer Kenley Jansen leaned back in his chair and talked about reasons for hope. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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Verb

Flora is the brightest pitching hope for a Giants farm system that now ranks among the best in the industry, yet remains heavily tilted toward position players.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Winter starts in the Northern Hemisphere on the winter solstice, when the hemisphere is tilted farthest from the sun.

— Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of tilted

Verb

While Cazares tended to his paperwork during his August visit, Meinecke and a few others worked in a small space upstairs.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
People tended to prefer softer bird sounds with a narrower frequency range, while also rating more complex vocalizations as more pleasant, according to researchers at the University of Tübingen in Germany.

— Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of tended

Verb

Initiatives like Project Hiu demonstrate the importance of repurposing the skills and knowledge of those who relied on hunting wildlife into protection efforts, while offering alternate economic opportunities through tourism and conservation.

— Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Recent presidents, however, have generally divested individual stocks or relied on blind trusts or diversified funds to avoid even the appearance of conflicts of interest.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of relied

Verb

Those authorities — not USPS —determine who qualifies to receive a ballot, what appears on it, when it was printed and mailed, how voters can return it, how signatures are verified and when the ballot is counted.

— Lee Moak, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
That agency has counted clients like Netflix, Disney, Paramount, and NBCUniversal.

— Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of counted

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When play resumed, Pettaway busted through Bowling Green's kick coverage, angled toward the right sideline and picked up a key block from Dominic Overby on his way to a 100-yard touchdown.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
The young star keeps her arms locked and angled away from her torso (think Weapons) to prevent her limbs from sticking to her wardrobe.

— Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of angled

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Their survival depended not only on tools, but on movement, teaching and the collective preservation of knowledge.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
At the party, Andrea effectively reauditioned for Howie, shticking it up as if her life depended on it.

— Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026