LEANS (TOWARD OR TOWARDS) Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

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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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

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Torres likes to clean zellige tiles in 2-foot sections at a time, rinsing the microfiber cloth in clean water before moving on to the next section.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026
Since all of the objects in a system influence vibrational behavior, Kracht likes to study them first in isolation and then in combination.

— John Phipps, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of likes

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Gonzalez’s Instagram portfolio features a collection of similar skin-first looks, each with its own distinctive glow; the artist often favors radiant complexions over matte finishes.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
Why the math often favors the warranty Run the numbers side by side.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of favors

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Billups, executive director of the central region for Boeing space advocacy and global engagement, enjoys visiting the John Will Anderson Boys & Girls Club in Gary every year.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
The first to roll up his sleeves to lend a hand, Josiah also enjoys flipping through one of his treasured books.

— The Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2026

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