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as in tendency
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
her natural inclination to help people in need
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as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the inclination of the hill is gentle, so walking up it isn't too bad
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Recent Examples of inclination
Powell has shown no inclination to leave before his term expires and has said the law protects the Fed chair from dismissal without cause.
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Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 19 June 2025
At a June 5 press conference, one day after the General Assembly closed the regular 2024 session, the governor gave his strongest indication to date of an inclination to seek another four-year term with Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2025
At the Soul Train Awards in 1997, Da Brat arrived outfitted in a similarly referential look, but her look evoked tomboy inclinations.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 3 July 2025
Maybe because there’s some cultural inclination towards making an idiosyncratic mark on one’s little corner.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
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Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 19 June 2025
At a June 5 press conference, one day after the General Assembly closed the regular 2024 session, the governor gave his strongest indication to date of an inclination to seek another four-year term with Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 3 July 2025
At the Soul Train Awards in 1997, Da Brat arrived outfitted in a similarly referential look, but her look evoked tomboy inclinations.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 3 July 2025
Maybe because there’s some cultural inclination towards making an idiosyncratic mark on one’s little corner.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclination
Noun
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Because many young parents grew up at a time when diseases like measles were not common, there can be a tendency to not recognize their seriousness.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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According to this report, such a tendency creates a false sense of immediacy, which can have a negative impact of real social relationships.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Notably, that collection of teams does not include the Atlanta Dream, who enter Friday’s tilt with the Fever at 12-7.—
Garrett Chorpenning,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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Other customizable ergonomic features include an adjustable headrest, tilt tension, and tilt lock to make this your most comfortable office chair yet.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 July 2025
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Even on their romantic outing on the ice rink and slopes, the lovebirds chose to wear complementing cozy 'fits.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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The lower-level entrance did not meet accessibility standards due to the steep slope of the walkway, according to library officials, and water collected at the base of the walkway near the building, at times entering the building.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
24 July 2025
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This combination of process understanding and technical aptitude creates a powerful force for rapid, relevant application development.—
Ed Jennings,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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That his tantalizing talent was matched by a preternatural aptitude.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2025
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Designed by Moody Nolan, the facade pattern was inspired by Cincinnati's five inclines.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
29 July 2025
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The difficulty of trekking the roughly 47-mile West Coast Trail, which requires climbing more than 100 ladder systems up steep inclines and crossing swift rivers, effectively limits access to experienced backpackers.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 July 2025
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However, instead of removing the minerals from the water, these devices make the minerals soluble in the water.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, these incidents underscore the importance of regularly updating your devices to stay protected against evolving threats.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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So why does Stovall have such an affinity for Charlotte?—
Adam Bell,
Charlotte Observer,
23 July 2025
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Chris Drumgoole, President of DXC Global Infrastructure Solutions, told me that DXC has an affinity for mission-critical environments.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Inclination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclination. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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