LEANED Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

leaned

verb

past tense of lean

as in tilted

to set or cause to be at an angle just lean the ladder against the tree and climb up it

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as in tended

to show a liking or proneness (for something) the family's diet leans toward greasy food

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as in relied

to place reliance or trust you can always lean on me if you need help

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Recent Examples of leaned Where Iran ads are most prevalent While the Iran war ads made up about 5% of the total TV spots aired across the competitive races, some contests leaned into the topic heavily. — Kevin Freking, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026 While the Iran war ads made up about 5% of the total TV spots aired across the competitive races, some contests leaned into the topic heavily. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 With a bigger budget from Netflix, Sy and Leterrier leaned further into the show’s superhero-like qualities, expanding its universe beyond the novels of Maurice Leblanc and weaving some futuristic elements. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 In recent years, the state has pursued some public health interventions but has leaned heavily on increasing criminal penalties for using and possessing fentanyl. — Joshua Barocas, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026 In the realm of celebrities, Leoni crafted a number of custom designs for Hollywood step and repeats that leaned streamlined, unfussy, and tastefully restrained—often in her go-to shades of white or black. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026 While her focus was mostly desserts, Pittol leaned into her family’s roots in Caracas, Venezuela, for the cafe. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 The look was originally part of Chanel’s Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2026 collection, which leaned heavily into fairytales and woodland magic. — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026 Rush’s musical complexity leaned towards proggy adventures with time signatures and song structure, while Steely Dan were more inclined to wedge wild stacks of jazz chords into pop songs. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leaned

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Reczek and Bosley-Smith acknowledge that people with especially conflictual parental relationships were less likely to authorize parent interviews, leaving that parent subsample tilted toward more positive ties.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026
By abstaining from economic espionage, the United States has tilted the playing field against itself and magnified the Chinese threat.

— DAVID S. COHEN, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of tilted

Verb

Nobody really asked that question out loud too much, and especially in my community, which tended to be more conservative than some other orders.

— Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Across the West Bank, the Palestine Red Crescent Society said that its medics had tended to 14 wounded people in six locations, while local officials reported at least four injuries in two additional villages.

— Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of tended

Verb

So, with a swanlike equanimity, her long neck sloped ever so slightly, her face hidden behind a veil, Adelaide greeted the visitor from Moscow.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
For now, the VIX futures curve is sloped healthily upward into coming months, but things can shift in a hurry.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of sloped

Verb

Your vote will be counted once your eligibility and registration are verified.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Of the 186 chief executive departures Challenger, Gray & Christmas counted in August, government and nonprofit organizations accounted for 62, more than any other sector.

— Anna Maria Chavez, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of counted

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Presidents angled for monuments honoring their predecessors, not themselves.

— Rachel Treisman, NPR, 28 Sep. 2026
When play resumed, Pettaway busted through Bowling Green's kick coverage, angled toward the right sideline and picked up a key block from Dominic Overby on his way to a 100-yard touchdown.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of angled

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The area's flooring industry has long depended on immigrant labor, and many families include a mix of citizens, legal residents, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients and undocumented immigrants.

— DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
In recent years, Arizona has depended on the Colorado River for 36% of its water.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026