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as in willing
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
we couldn't have convinced her if she weren't already so inclined
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as in attached
having a liking or affection
a nightclub strictly for those inclined towards loud music
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as in prone
having a tendency to be or act in a certain way
a kindly couple who are inclined to be helpful to strangers
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as in leaning
running in a slanting direction
the highway ramps and other inclined roadways were treacherous during the ice storm
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as in tilted
to set or cause to be at an angle
carefully inclined the ladder against the house
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Recent Examples of inclined
Junko Ogura, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
And for those less inclined to splurge on beauty tech, Biodance’s newest version of their viral collagen Real Deep mask infuses PDRN and caviar for an impossibly glowy complexion.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
To Oakeshott, to be conservative is to be inclined to think and behave in a certain manner.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
But Toshima, who has been living in Daisen for a similar stretch, is more inclined to stay put, citing her inseverable tie to the neighborhood.
—Junko Ogura, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
And for those less inclined to splurge on beauty tech, Biodance’s newest version of their viral collagen Real Deep mask infuses PDRN and caviar for an impossibly glowy complexion.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
Some may be inclined to skip them in the future.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
To Oakeshott, to be conservative is to be inclined to think and behave in a certain manner.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclined
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The farmworkers' rights movement has always been powered by courage, by people willing to endure, to speak out, to demand dignity in the face of injustice.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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And parents were generally more willing to let kids do things by themselves, not only play outside but also help out in the community.—
Stephen Johnson,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Mane offered to reschedule, but Williams allegedly asked to speak to him in an attached recording room.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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The site is being divided into several parcels, one destined for a Yokohama-like building with an attached hotel, another for housing, a third for shipping perishable freight.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
1 Apr. 2026
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Blackbird Mountain guides led the group through an avalanche-prone area for unknown reasons, despite two alternative routes, per the San Francisco Chronicle.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Boise tilted the field and laid siege to the Spokane (2-1-1) net for the final 80 minutes Saturday.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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The capsule was tilted to try and give the wastewater system a warm bath in the sun’s blistering rays—with middling success.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
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Older respondents tended to experience more euphoria than younger ones, which the authors hypothesized could be related to better access to resources like health care.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
31 Mar. 2026
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No matter who was under center for them, Harbaugh's Baltimore Ravens tended to win games in the trenches and on defense.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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During the first one to two days on the mission, the crew will be in a high Earth orbit and conduct systems checks, such as testing the Orion capsule's life-support, propulsion, navigation, and communications systems to ensure the spacecraft is ready to travel into deep space.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Both Miller and Martinez shared a similar sentiment, explaining that business owners need to be ready to network and create a social media strategy.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The beef chunks took on a good amount of color and built up a nice fond on the bottom of the pot before the liquid went in.—
Callie Sumlin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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Another noted that the store holds nostalgic value for patrons with fond memories of visiting in years past.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rookie Owen Caissie, a late addition to the starting lineup after original first baseman Christopher Morel was scratched with a left oblique strain, then drove in Edwards with a double to left-center.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Lowe missed much of spring training because of oblique tightness on his left side.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Inclined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclined. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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