Synonyms for leaning
ˈli nɪŋlean·ing

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1. leaning

   Synonyms:
   tendency, inclination, proclivity, propensity, partiality, bias, liking

   Antonyms:
   avoidance, aversion, repugnance, loathing

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1. leaning, propensity, tendencynoun

   an inclination to do something

   "he felt leanings toward frivolity"

   Synonyms:
   trend, tendency, list, aptness, propensity, proclivity, inclination, disposition, lean, tilt

   Antonyms:
   horizontal, vertical, perpendicular

2. proclivity, propensity, leaningnoun

   a natural inclination

   "he has a proclivity for exaggeration"

   Synonyms:
   propensity, list, aptness, proclivity, tendency, lean, inclination, tilt

   Antonyms:
   horizontal, perpendicular, vertical

3. tilt, list, inclination, lean, leaningnoun

   the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

   "the tower had a pronounced tilt"; "the ship developed a list to starboard"; "he walked with a heavy inclination to the right"

   Synonyms:
   rock, disceptation, lean, list, magnetic dip, careen, magnetic inclination, angle of dip, sway, contention, tilt, argument, joust, inclination, controversy, inclination of an orbit, disputation, propensity, contestation, arguing, disposition, tendency, inclining, angle of inclination, proclivity, dip, listing

   Antonyms:
   horizontal, vertical, perpendicular

4. leaningadjective

   the act of deviating from a vertical position

   Synonyms:
   propensity, list, tilt, lean, tendency, proclivity, inclination

   Antonyms:
   vertical, perpendicular, horizontal

5. atilt, canted, leaning, tilted, tippedadjective

   departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

   "the leaning tower of Pisa"; "the headstones were tilted"

   Synonyms:
   atilt, tilted, canted, tipped

   Antonyms:
   perpendicular, horizontal, vertical

Matched Categories

1. • Inclination
   • Position

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1. leaningnoun

   Synonyms:
   bent, inclination, bias, propensity, proneness, TENDENCY

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1. leaningadjective

   Synonyms:
   reclining, inclining, supine

2. leaningnoun

   Synonyms:
   inclination, tendency, propensity, bent, bias, proneness, predisposition, proclivity, reclination

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1. List of paraphrases for "leaning":

   layback, panther

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1. Ellen Meade:

   If I had to qualify them as the hawkish- or dovish-leaning, I would say that last year’s constellation was a reasonably hawkish one, and this year’s constellation is almost certainly not quite as hawkish.

2. Rita Rudner:

   I was a vegetarian until I started leaning toward the sunlight.

3. Keith Lerner:

   When everyone is leaning one way, eventually something can tip the scales the other way.

4. Colton Haab:

   I expected to be able to ask my questions and give my opinions on my questions, Colton Haab said told a local ABC affiliate, WPLG-TV. CNN had originally asked me to write a speech and questions, and it ended up being all scripted. The left-leaning cable news network denied the charge in a tweet, saying There is absolutely no truth to this. Colton Haab said Colton Haab was asked to prepare a speech and some questions, and Colton Haab was planning to ask about school safety, and the possibility of using veterans as armed security guards in schools, but was rejected by CNN. Colton Haab said that after being told Colton Haab had to ask a scripted question, Colton Haab decided not to attend the town hall. I don't think that it's going get anything accomplished. It's not gon na ask the true questions that all the parents and teachers and students have.

5. Brené Brown:

   To love someone fiercely, to believe in something with your whole heart, to celebrate a fleeting moment in time, to fully engage in a life that doesn’t come with guarantees – these are risks that involve vulnerability and often pain. But, I’m learning that recognizing and leaning into the discomfort of vulnerability teaches us how to live with joy, gratitude and grace.