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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
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Such investors might be more inclined to dump their shares if the company's growth falters, rather than ride out the storm, Grelck said.
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Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Anthony Salvanto,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
You may be inclined to get fancy with the cheese, but nothing beats Velveeta here.
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Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Adjective
The urban-inclined may prefer the commute from New York City.
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Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
Such investors might be more inclined to dump their shares if the company's growth falters, rather than ride out the storm, Grelck said.
—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Verb
This has been a group that is inclined to support the president, but has often noted in polling that financially, price hikes have hit them hard.
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Anthony Salvanto,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
You may be inclined to get fancy with the cheese, but nothing beats Velveeta here.
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Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclined
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Charles may be willing to reopen family conversations, while William remains focused on protecting the institution and the people closest to him.
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In the immediate future, Lendeborg is already a high-quality rebounder and a willing defender who was twice the American Athletic Conference’s Defensive Player of the Year at Alabama-Birmingham.
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In the backyard, guests will find a large swimming pool with an attached jacuzzi and a two-car garage.
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Outdoors, a large rectangular swimming pool bordered by red bricks and a flagstone terrace anchors a sprawling backyard filled with flat lawns and towering trees, and topping it all off is a separate guesthouse, plus a basketball court next to an attached three-car garage.
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People who are pregnant, prone to blood clots or have implanted medical devices should skip vibration plates entirely.
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Both potatoes and cucumbers are prone to blight, which can ruin them if planted close together, says Bolles.
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Mayfield, who turned 31 in April, appeared on the Bucs’ injury report 10 out of 18 weeks with issues that spanned his foot, toe, knee, right biceps, oblique and right shoulder.
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Altuve did not go on a minor-league rehab assignment before returning from his oblique injury.
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Video on Venezuelan state television showed buildings missing facades, tilted on their foundations.
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The star smiled and tilted her head to the side while lifting a white thermos in the air.
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And the use of microbial enrichment tended to increase above-ground biomass in native broadleaf woodland areas by 13% after four years, with the greatest benefits seen in the first year after planting.
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Historically, countries that have aggressively adopted automation have tended toward lower unemployment, not higher.
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Both of these sightings were enough to convince me to add the summer-ready bottoms to my own wardrobe (seriously, the pants have been living rent-free in my mind since her initial outfit).
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Mere minutes after Hakimi's goal, Haiti was ready for revenge, with a powerful goal by Wilson Isidor.
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This warm reception highlighted the deep bond Bichette forged with the franchise and its supporters, proving that a lasting positive impact can lead to fond memories, even after a player moves on.
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For my son and me though, the rather modest town brings back fond memories of an amateur rocketry launch site at the base of a mountain just south of the town off Interstate 8.
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“Inclined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclined. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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