leaned (toward or towards)

past tense of lean (toward or towards)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaned (toward or towards)
Verb
  • There are three ways of getting there, either by chartering a helicopter, going on a three-day hike or taking a two-day trip by ATV, which is most preferred by the park rangers linked to the Foundation for Ecodevelopment and Conservation.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Parking prices range from $10 for general to $20 for preferred.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But there have literally been billions of people over the past two millennia who would have liked to know this.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Such breezy asides suggest a movie that’s a little too eager to be liked.
    Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Paz favored gradual reform, including tax incentives for small businesses and regional fiscal autonomy, while Quiroga proposed sweeping cuts and an IMF bailout.
    Reuters 3 min ago, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Barrett’s remarks came during an hourlong interview with New York Times columnist Ross Douthat published October 16, in which the two discussed numerous issues facing the Court and questions of originalism, the legal theory favored by Barrett and other justices like Clarence Thomas.
    Samantha Riedel, Them., 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Pumpkin spice beverages and apple cider are popular fall drinks that can be enjoyed warm or cold.
    Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Given the boost the networks have enjoyed since Nielsen upgraded its ratings methodology last month, NBC’s first batch of NBA deliveries should be a treat for advertisers.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Leaned (toward or towards).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaned%20%28toward%20or%20towards%29. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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