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as in tendencies
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
her natural inclination to help people in need
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as in inclines
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 inclinations
Who knew that such daring would lead to a film that avoids these inclinations entirely, especially one that could have so easily leaned into controversial territory?
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David Opie, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
Samuel Alito’s inclinations have not been hard to discern lately.
—Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Even in the present tense, the characters express no political opinions, taste in movies and music, hobbies—or backstories that shape such inclinations.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
This is the standard for ramp inclinations that are usable for most people, especially wheelchair users.
—K. Desbouis, Artforum, 6 Feb. 2026
Trump’s inclinations to make every race about him could foul this for the GOP.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
The trick is to select a paint color that is calming and neutral enough so as not to be too visually demanding, while also speaking to your personal style and color inclinations.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Ramírez attended the Liceo Fermín Toro, a public school with a reputation for revolutionary politics and catering to high-society families of slightly bohemian inclinations.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
But industry must adopt innovation that preserves nuance, predictive maintenance inclinations, and incident-specific experience only possible from years of hands-on work.
—Kriti Sharma, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026
David Opie, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
Samuel Alito’s inclinations have not been hard to discern lately.
—Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Even in the present tense, the characters express no political opinions, taste in movies and music, hobbies—or backstories that shape such inclinations.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
This is the standard for ramp inclinations that are usable for most people, especially wheelchair users.
—K. Desbouis, Artforum, 6 Feb. 2026
Trump’s inclinations to make every race about him could foul this for the GOP.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
The trick is to select a paint color that is calming and neutral enough so as not to be too visually demanding, while also speaking to your personal style and color inclinations.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
Ramírez attended the Liceo Fermín Toro, a public school with a reputation for revolutionary politics and catering to high-society families of slightly bohemian inclinations.
—Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
But industry must adopt innovation that preserves nuance, predictive maintenance inclinations, and incident-specific experience only possible from years of hands-on work.
—Kriti Sharma, Fortune, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclinations
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Rácz has been interpreted as a foil to Vladimír Mečiar, a real-life politician who served as Slovakia’s prime minister between 1990 and 1998 and was heavily criticized for his autocratic tendencies, strongman persona, and ties to organized crime.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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All the tendencies present in the outer world are to be found in the world of our body.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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True, the Avs have been stuck in second gear over the first three tilts of this series, and there probably won’t be a fifth game.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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But the idea is that putting on clothes that are more formal tilts you more towards that abstract side.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The story follows struggling creatives navigating debt, eviction threats and a precarious gig economy, visualized in Riley’s inventive style — from looming piles of eviction notices to characters literally struggling up and down steep inclines that mirror the instability of their lives.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Servicing a mountainous areas like Escondido drives up costs, as an expensive network of pipes and pump stations is needed to move water up and down considerable inclines, said Kyle Morgan, the city’s acting director of utilities and wastewater.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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This model reflects Japan’s long-standing corporate culture, which prioritizes new hires for their general potential—their aptitudes and aspirations, as opposed to their current skill sets or university majors—and then trains them on the job.—
GRACIA LIU-FARRER,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Nov. 2025
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More money is apt to make homeschooling worse and far less tailored to the individual student and their interests and aptitudes by encouraging parents to substitute pricey group programs for the requisite effort of individualized instruction.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Move Everyday Activities Outside One of Barry's most practical tips for spending more time on your porch or patio is to move everyday activities outside.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
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Running along the slopes of the three-peak Burroughs Mountains, this open and exposed route has some of the best views of Rainier itself.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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The eastern red varietal, specifically, is red and yellow and pops well in meadows and rocky slopes.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
26 Apr. 2026
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Its formal and ontological affinities with dysfunction, fragmentation, and violence would seem to render that debt proverbial to the point of cliché.—
Ara H. Merjian,
ARTnews.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Today, costly and time-consuming coachbuilding acts as a mirror for the owner’s personal style and affinities, all the while displaying the status of having formed such a close connection with a brand that you’re invited to commission something singular.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Search in bends and folds of skin in areas such as the scalp, in and around the ears, under arms and behind knees, inside the belly button, around the waistline, and between fingers and toes.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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When the Kairos corners, its rear wheels tilt too, enabling it to lean into bends.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Inclinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclinations. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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