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View synonyms for leaning

leaning

[ lee-ning ]

noun

  1. inclination; tendency:

    strong literary leanings.

    Synonyms: penchant, bias, proclivity, propensity, bent



leaning

/ ˈliːnɪŋ /

noun

  1. a tendency or inclination


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Word History and Origins

Origin of leaning1

First recorded before 1000; Middle English leninge, Old English hlining; lean 1 + -ing 1

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Example Sentences

Fortunately, another group is leaning in: Turkish women business leaders.

Even in places as blue-leaning as Colorado, Latino support for pro-growth Republicans has been growing.

Out of step with his own party, the libertarian-leaning senator plays to his original base.

Biden remembered the boy was in a physically vulnerable position: “leaning down on one of those slanted counters.”

McDonough, in contrast, sells posters of herself in revealing clothing leaning over a car in a sultry manner.

She looked up in his face, leaning on his arm beneath the encircling shadow of the umbrella which he had lifted.

As Felipe approached, the old man's face beamed with pleasure, and he came forward totteringly, leaning on a staff in each hand.

The Pontelliers and Ratignolles walked ahead; the women leaning upon the arms of their husbands.

Arrived at the boat, they found Mayne standing in the water and leaning helplessly against the side of the craft.

"I won't speak while you're remembering," Rosemary promised, leaning her head confidingly against his shoulder.

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