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as in tilted
to set or cause to be at an angle
just lean the ladder against the tree and climb up it
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as in relied
to place reliance or trust
you can always lean on me if you need help
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Recent Examples of leaned
Wagner has since leaned into the meme, recently posting a TikTok video about the situation.
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Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Management simplified the menu, sharpened the value proposition, and leaned into marketing that resonates with younger diners who want more than just a cheap meal.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The woman leaned over toward Jackson’s ear.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Once the discussion concluded, Zuckerberg leaned over to Trump to privately admit the president had caught him off guard.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Adams’ works celebrated the color and movement through vibrant geometric styles; Shrigley brought forth wit and humor through banana motifs and Stewart leaned into a trippy take on optimism through Pop-Surrealist florals.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
The free-spirited family also leaned fully into the Japanese tradition by wearing kimonos and testing their hands at some martial arts.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
The film’s downbeat ending shouldn’t surprise anyone familiar with Denis’ movies, which have always leaned toward tragedy, especially when the action has been set in Africa.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Pelphrey leaned into the look, with Ingelsby’s encouragement, especially because of his roots — the East Coast ones, not his hairline.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Management simplified the menu, sharpened the value proposition, and leaned into marketing that resonates with younger diners who want more than just a cheap meal.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The woman leaned over toward Jackson’s ear.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Once the discussion concluded, Zuckerberg leaned over to Trump to privately admit the president had caught him off guard.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Adams’ works celebrated the color and movement through vibrant geometric styles; Shrigley brought forth wit and humor through banana motifs and Stewart leaned into a trippy take on optimism through Pop-Surrealist florals.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
The free-spirited family also leaned fully into the Japanese tradition by wearing kimonos and testing their hands at some martial arts.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
The film’s downbeat ending shouldn’t surprise anyone familiar with Denis’ movies, which have always leaned toward tragedy, especially when the action has been set in Africa.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Pelphrey leaned into the look, with Ingelsby’s encouragement, especially because of his roots — the East Coast ones, not his hairline.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaned
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Energy Intelligence Pricing remains opaque but tilted in Beijing’s favor.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The findings come 10 months after the 2024 election, during which young men tilted rightward.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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Southern and Western states tended to see the biggest increase in working hours, while parts of the Northeast and Midwest showed slower growth or even decreases.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Cahall stressed that entertainment studios have tended to consolidate over time and that is likely to continue.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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By 2024, Turning Point was running the voter-mobilization drive in Arizona that the campaign relied upon, an effort that helped return the pivotal swing state to Trump’s column.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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To this end, the Kansas City Election Board has mostly relied on existing relationships with schools, churches and libraries.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Maya the dog's vote counted in 2021 for the gubernatorial recall election because proof of residence or identification is not required to register to vote or cast a ballot in state elections, the DA's office said.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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The inspector counted 68 cockroaches in the kitchen and more than 30 flies.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lawrence and his team also placed mile markers along the hill and angled them forward to further the illusion.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Two angled full-range drivers create a wide, natural soundstage that feels far bigger than the slim frame suggests.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the most extreme conditions imaginable, Shackleton understood that survival depended not just on rations and shelter but on morale, purpose and the mix of minds around him.—
Natalie Silverman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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As The Athletic reported this week, an internal meeting was held to identify targets in the position, but no profile of player was agreed upon to pursue, and in any case any purchase depended on the sale of Dani Ceballos.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Leaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaned. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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