as in prefers
to show partiality toward
I'm leaning toward sausage on our pizza tonight—we got pepperoni the last three times
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leans (toward or towards)
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If your recipient prefers fresh notes, look for eucalyptus or sage, which also pair with the season's earthy vibe.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2025 -
Break Their Home into Zones Though many of us choose to do a deep-clean every six months, Willis prefers to deep clean her home a bit more frequently, opting for a full house clean every three to four months.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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That’s why the duo likes to purchase items such as butter dishes and salt and pepper shakers from a single collection or brand (Montes Doggett is their favorite).—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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But Furman likes to play bocce ball, uses Uber to go grocery shopping and can tell you the day of the week of any date.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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The proliferation of new bike lanes, Taleb argued, is symptomatic of a political system that favors visible, immediate, and consumer-friendly projects.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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Given the prevailing weather pattern, forecast guidance currently favors a track fairly similar to Gabrielle’s.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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If your family enjoys wordplay games, choose Scrabble or Crazy Letters.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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There’s a terrific 15-16 track album buried in here, but, at the end of the day, nobody enjoys digging for the jewels — especially after waiting to see them for seven years.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Leans (toward or towards).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leans%20%28toward%20or%20towards%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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