LEANED (ON OR AGAINST) Synonyms: 20 Similar Words

leaned (on or against)

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past tense of lean (on or against)

as in bore (down)

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The war has also compelled US tech companies and Gulf countries to accelerate efforts to develop alternative cable routes bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
Maybe the running back is compelled to chip Nik Bonitto on the edge instead of Allen inside.

— Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2026

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