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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The company prefers to quietly acquire smaller teams and use their talent and technology to develop features for its product lines.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025 -
But even in retirement, when many would be basking in their accomplishments, van den Bosch prefers to share the spotlight with the many co-workers that helped to accelerate design at H&M.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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Ideal for the sleeper who likes a middle-of-the-road firmness, this option features zoned support and a breathable cover (meaning heat won’t easily get trapped).—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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Banks likes the recent upgrades at Rogers Centre and Progressive Field.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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This placement favors acts of service over grand gestures, choosing quality over quantity.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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One reason the model favors Ole Miss is its schedule.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Saleh definitely enjoys the weekly meetings and sausage-making process, despite admittedly having nightmares every Monday night about the next opponent.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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However, Kennedy enjoys meat and saturated fats.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 Oct. 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 13 Oct. 2025.
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