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leans (toward or towards)

verb

present tense third-person singular of lean (toward or towards)
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)
  1. prefers
  2. likes
  3. favors
  4. enjoys
Verb
  • Semantics aside, Fleury used plenty of heavy personnel, just as Kubiak prefers in his version of a modern West Coast offense.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • One family member often becomes the unofficial technology administrator and prefers everyone to use similar devices because support becomes easier.
    — Mark Vena, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of prefers
Verb
  • Tyrus enjoys going to the grocery but, like Jackie, likes to explore new places.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Achievement is much more useful when the person accomplishing it still likes the life waiting afterward.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of likes
Verb
  • Phillis WheatleyMary MusgroveAnne HutchinsonMercy Warren 3 of 5 The founder of this book club favors novels with strong female characters and has developed several of the club’s selections into film and television projects.
    — J. D. Biersdorfer, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The economic backdrop of higher inflation certainly favors Costco as shoppers seek the best bang for their buck.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of favors
Verb
  • Mahon enjoys tamales himself and said his restaurants have discussed offering them, but the economics can be difficult.
    — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Away from golf, Scorpio enjoys weekend visits to Fredericksburg’s nearby wineries, another plus of living near the Texas Hill Country.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of enjoys
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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 23 Sep. 2026.

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