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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaned (on or against)
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Both transgender and non-transgender students can be put in uncomfortable positions when someone is compelled to use a restroom that doesn’t match their outward gender presentation.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025 -
Early on while writing this essay, I was compelled by the idea of translation as a test of my allegiances, just like the student’s question.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Aidan Hutchinson forced another fumble.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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The anger mirrors recent protests against ruling elites in countries including Nepal, where the prime minister was forced to resign last month, and Morocco.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Leaned (on or against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaned%20%28on%20or%20against%29. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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