LEANING (ON OR AGAINST) Synonyms: 20 Similar Words

leaning (on or against)

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Definition of leaning (on or against)

present participle of lean (on or against)

as in bearing (down)

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Last year, Wangari pushed through a law compelling the government to open more than a hundred registry offices, and making identity documents a fundamental right for every citizen.

— Vivienne Walt, Time, 30 Sep. 2026
The state’s campaign watchdog can seek a court order compelling an influencer to disclose that they were paid, but that can take months.

— Sophie Austin, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026

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Smelters reject or penalize this dangerous contaminant, forcing miners to destroy it using energy-intensive, high-emission furnaces.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
Holiday shopping used to feel concentrated in the weeks leading up to December, forcing households to absorb a big chunk of seasonal spending in a relatively short stretch.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

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