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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That’s an intentional strategy to catch the eye of commuters who might be compelled, on a whim, to stop for a quick game or two.

— Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
Yet, C-suites are increasingly tempted (or worse, financially compelled) to govern purely by digital indicators.

— David Farbman, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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leaned (toward or towards)

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