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as in tendency
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
her natural inclination to help people in need
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as in slope
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 inclination
His natural inclination to get forward has drawn comparisons with Shaw.
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Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
But those calling the shots at the top are far more hawkish—Trump, Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz—and the administration’s policy to date has largely reflected their inclinations.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
This inclination to honor such losses more officially can in part be attributed to the novelty of celebrity, but human’s best friend seems to have taken on greater personal and cultural significance in general in recent years.
—Maya Salam, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025
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, 29 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inclination
Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
But those calling the shots at the top are far more hawkish—Trump, Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz—and the administration’s policy to date has largely reflected their inclinations.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
This inclination to honor such losses more officially can in part be attributed to the novelty of celebrity, but human’s best friend seems to have taken on greater personal and cultural significance in general in recent years.
—Maya Salam, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025
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, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclination
Noun
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Beyond The Basics Successful investing requires mastering behavioral tendencies, and effective retirement planning demands a clear view of your financial reality.—
Wayne Anderman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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And so, your natural tendency to believe that everyone is operating in good faith takes a real beating.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
27 Feb. 2025
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Americans’ overall perceptions of religion tilt positive, according to the survey, but appear to have cooled since 2014.—
Jennifer Agiesta,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Daniel Fadhel led a balanced attack with 19 points as No. 28 Maynard (6-15) rolled to a 63-27 win over No. 37 McCann Tech in a Div. 5 preliminary round tilt.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2025
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The gently rolling slopes of Elk Camp Meadows are perfect for beginners, with magic carpets for the little ones still figuring out their ski legs.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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What To Know Vance was preparing to climb onto a lift for the slopes over the weekend, when he was accused of being owned by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who illegally invaded Ukraine three years ago.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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His aptitude for pitching, Cotham said, was more advanced than anyone he’s known at that age.—
Matt Gelb,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Jordan Bianchi and Jeff Gluck, The Athletic: Gluck took Christopher Bell, citing the upped numbers of Toyotas on the road this year and Bell’s aptitude as an all-around racer.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2025
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At the immunity challenge, the three tribes had to work together over a long and complicated obstacle course that involved pulling a sled full of puzzle pieces, moving heavy sandbags, pulling the sled up a steep incline and solving a giant puzzle.—
Emily DeLetter,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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Before this year, viewership had been on a steady incline, rising heftily from the hostless 2021 Oscars, which drew an audience of 10.4 million.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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The combination of IoT and AI enables connected devices to collect, analyze and act on data in real-time.—
Rahul Saluja,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Just in time for Christmas, certain members of Congress are hard at work in their policy shops, fashioning a massive lump of cybersecurity coal with which to gift American users of electronic devices.—
David Williams,
National Review,
26 Dec. 2024
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Even in recognizing his affinity for James Cagney, whose button-nose and short stature contrasted against his bombastic presence, Hackman is registering the type of Hollywood actor that created a space for themselves rather than worked to fit any mold.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
1 Mar. 2025
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Trump’s personal affinity for dictators was apparent early on.—
Garry Kasparov,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Inclination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclination. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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