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Synonyms for leaning
ˈli nɪŋlean·ing
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Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
leaning
Synonyms:
tendency, inclination, proclivity, propensity, partiality, bias, likingAntonyms:
avoidance, aversion, repugnance, loathing
Princeton's WordNet
leaning, propensity, tendencynoun
an inclination to do something
"he felt leanings toward frivolity"
Synonyms:
trend, tendency, list, aptness, propensity, proclivity, inclination, disposition, lean, tiltAntonyms:
horizontal, vertical, perpendicularproclivity, propensity, leaningnoun
a natural inclination
"he has a proclivity for exaggeration"
Synonyms:
propensity, list, aptness, proclivity, tendency, lean, inclination, tiltAntonyms:
horizontal, perpendicular, verticaltilt, 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, listingAntonyms:
horizontal, vertical, perpendicularleaningadjective
the act of deviating from a vertical position
Synonyms:
propensity, list, tilt, lean, tendency, proclivity, inclinationAntonyms:
vertical, perpendicular, horizontalatilt, 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, tippedAntonyms:
perpendicular, horizontal, vertical
Matched Categories
Dictionary of English Synonymes
leaningnoun
Synonyms:
bent, inclination, bias, propensity, proneness, TENDENCY
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
leaningadjective
leaningnoun
Synonyms:
inclination, tendency, propensity, bent, bias, proneness, predisposition, proclivity, reclination
Words popularity by usage frequency
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#107 | list | |
#394 | listing | |
#836 | rock | |
#2077 | argument | |
#4405 | trend | |
#6805 | bias | |
#8525 | lean | |
#9094 | dip | |
#9224 | disposition | |
#9858 | controversy | |
#10154 | tilt | |
#10789 | tendency | |
#12457 | panther | |
#13623 | arguing | |
#16055 | leaning | |
#17032 | contention | |
#18981 | liking | |
#20466 | sway | |
#21246 | tipped | |
#23687 | inclination | |
#29408 | tilted | |
#30056 | propensity | |
#66952 | partiality | |
#76094 | joust | |
#96087 | disputation | |
#115580 | proclivity | |
#123126 | contestation | |
#152920 | canted | |
#155589 | inclining | |
#175930 | careen | |
#193665 | layback | |
#251299 | aptness |
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One of the things that local health departments and state health departments are really doing is trying to make sure that we're getting the best information out so that we're quelling fear but at the same time leaning forward and preparing people as this continues to grow and develop.
When I went by, the front door was open, the driver's side door, there was someone leaning into the driver's side door.
It now seems likely that the present stimulus programme could be extended beyond September 2016 and the spectre of negative rates could well be imminent, as we have come to expect from the head of the ECB, Draghi is leaning towards pro-action rather than reaction.
Now, there have been many, many days of recent when you could certainly have an argument over that. But I've lived long enough to see that in action and to put some faith in it. But I've also lived long enough to know that arc doesn't bend on its own, it needs all of us leaning on it, nudging it in the right direction day after day. You got ta keep, keep leaning.
Sutherland Springs’s just not a problem to us, we know exactly where the family is, and Sutherland Springs’s not going to be long until we ’ll both be there, he said. And we’re really sort of looking forward to Sutherland Springs. Crystal Holcombes were upbeat and full of good humor during a telephone interview, and they are not an exception in this deeply evangelical part of Texas. What is so striking about relatives and friends of the 26 victims of the church shooting in Sutherland Springs is that they all believe good will come from this act of evil and that their loved ones are now safe for eternity, and breathing again, with God. Psychologists say such deep faith can help families deal with such a ghastly event. Even so, they warn that leaning too heavily on one’s religious beliefs can stunt the natural grieving period and result in post-traumatic stress later.
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