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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
David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
Those inclined whould read the actual Waymo paper as well as their summary.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Julie Coleman, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
Cramer acknowledged that some investors, particularly traders with a more short-term view, are inclined to automatically trim stocks when bond yields rise.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for inclined 
Adjective
Older voters may also be more inclined to stay home in bad weather, but older voters are more split between Trump and Harris, and many of these voters also vote early.
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Some on Wall Street worried that the increase in yields means the economy is heating up again, and the Federal Reserve won’t be inclined to make more rate cuts.
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The Biden administration was working on things to incentivize innovation, giving money to people willing to take on zoning challenges.Kim Velsey, Curbed, 11 Nov. 2024
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This time, President-elect Donald Trump knows a lot more about how to manipulate the levers of power and plans to surround himself with loyalists willing to do his bidding in making sweeping changes to both policies and processes.Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Your 1-year-old is very attached to you, and separation anxiety is a normal part of their development.Alex Vance, Parents, 30 Oct. 2024
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Its curvaceous shape represents the female form, with an attached ball symbolizing the constraints women face.Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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The stock is prone to big moves after reporting earnings and can easily gap up if the numbers are strong.Adam Sarhan, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Find out more tips, plus recommendations for tights that are less prone to ripping.Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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The website noted that move-in ready homes are priced at up to 100,000 euros while some homes in need of updates are being sold for a single euro.Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK published 20 November 2024 Vladimir Putin has signalled that Russia is ready to start a nuclear war after Ukraine fired Western weapons at Russia for the first time.Harriet Marsden, theweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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During the following decades, The Phoenix became Dingle’s own ‘Cinema Paradiso,’ an integral part of the community that inspired generations and served as the backdrop for fond memories.Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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In his new book Growing Up Urkel, actor Jaleel White, best known for playing nerdy Family Matters character Steve Urkel, has fond memories of meeting Bill Cosby for the first time.Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Nick Bosa played through a hip injury to play Sunday, only to be knocked out of the game by an oblique injury.Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Mookie Betts missed almost two months with a broken left hand while Max Muncy was sidelined more than three months with a strained right oblique.Jerry Beach, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Other times, the academy has leaned too far in the other direction.Paul Grein, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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Designers like Coach, Prada, Miu Miu, and Louis Vuitton are embracing softly structured, lived-in-looking leather carry-all totes, while Ferragamo and Bottega Veneta have leaned into slouchier shoulder bags.Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
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Smuggling networks were glad to help, charging fees that could reach $90,000 per person.Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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All will be glad when this singularly nasty election is over.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Inclined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclined. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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