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 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 Artists Equity, which Affleck founded with Matt Damon and RedBird Capital’s Gerry Cardinale, had leaned hard into advertising and brand work to complement its film and TV business. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026 The first subscription offering had leaned hard into flexibility. — Harvard Business Review, 3 Sep. 2026 Erika Kirk wiped tears away and leaned forward covering her mouth as Graf continued delivering his ruling. — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026 Erika Kirk leaned forward and said something to an aide with the county attorney's office. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Most of our editors agreed this cheese leaned more Cheddar than American and was more refined than some of the others. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026 The record leaned into self-reflection and self-preservation informed by a divorce, his introduction to fatherhood, and an exploration of his Mexican roots through his signature alternative R&B sound. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026

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Data, though, suggested the strange feature may have first formed earlier and didn't become visible until Saturn's southern hemisphere tilted back into Earth's view.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
The way that Saturn's axis is tilted meant that the ringed planet's southern hemisphere was not visible from Earth from 2012 to 2023.

— Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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To get a closer look at these details, paleontologists relied on neutron imaging to see the lighter elements present in the fossils as well as X-ray imaging to look at the heavier ones.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026
In many ways, the duo are a microcosm of Parkinson’s Wrexham in that both are proven Championship performers who can be relied upon to give everything.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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Only transfers completed while both teams were simultaneously in the Premier League are included, with loans also counted.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
By the turn of the twentieth century, the area counted some forty maisons du cheval, including riding schools and makers of saddles, harnesses, and carriages.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

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Pete Crow-Armstrong leaped and angled his body in a way that looked like a version of the iconic Jumpman logo.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Two small birds sat atop the net in Louis Armstrong Stadium during the middle of a point and play continued, with both players hitting multiple shots before Medvedev angled a forehand toward the corner that caused one of the birds to fly up.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026