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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaned (on or against)
Verb
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Republicans compelled the former secretary of state to testify; her husband, former President Bill Clinton will do so today.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026 -
Victims would not be compelled to testify against their wishes, according to Rashid.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Israeli strikes on Iranian oil fields and Iranian drone attacks elsewhere have forced production to slow or halt, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed over fear of vessels being targeted by Tehran.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Jaxson Hayes and Marcus Smart helped spearhead a strong defensive effort that held New York to less than 100 points and forced eight key turnovers late in the game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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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 13 Mar. 2026.
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