LEANED (TOWARD OR TOWARDS) Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

leaned (toward or towards)

verb

past tense of lean (toward or towards)

as in preferred

to show partiality toward I'm leaning toward sausage on our pizza tonight—we got pepperoni the last three times

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There’s reason to believe the Braves preferred Detmers to Jose Soriano when the Angels shopped both players in July.

— Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Cool mist models are generally preferred, especially for kids.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of preferred

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Fan mail poured in from children who liked the haircut (a wig at first) and paid little attention to the Cold War.

— Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
Then-Tribune editor Jim Squires liked to put his staff in unfamiliar situations, so sending a political cartoonist to Milwaukee to illustrate a World Series game wasn’t deemed too crazy.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of liked

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Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed cocktails steps away in a part of the courtyard wrapped in a romantic mauve pink that colored the curtains, custom loungers, and drink tables.

— Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Reflecting on the workshop’s impact, one participant said the SkyWater tour was excellent, the instructors were great, and the teachers enjoyed learning from like-minded educators.

— Debra Gulick, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of enjoyed

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Dua Lipa has long favored a midnight manicure, wearing the shade even in the height of summer, when brighter colors and fun decals typically reign supreme.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026
The Jaguars were heavily favored going into the game, as third-string quarterback Joe Fagnano, who took over as the team’s emergency signal caller last week following the injuries to both Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley, got his first career start.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

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