1
as in to tilt
to set or cause to be at an angle
just lean the ladder against the tree and climb up it
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2
as in skinny
having a noticeably small amount of body fat
all of the marathoners are extremely lean
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as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the wall has enough of a lean that we can't set a bookcase against it
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Recent Examples of lean
Scott Powers, New York Times, 29 May 2025
So even those that are able to get into positions of power don’t lean towards the community.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 May 2025
Eat well: Diets high in lean proteins, leafy greens, and vitamins can reduce gum disease risk.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 29 May 2025
Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2025
That’s the only measurable that hasn’t gone away from their previous lean toward the prototype.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
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Verb
So, Quenneville leaned hard on defensemen Duncan Keith, Seabrook, Niklas Hjalmarsson and Oduya.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 29 May 2025
So even those that are able to get into positions of power don’t lean towards the community.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Adjective
The current Thunder feature one MVP in Gilgeous-Alexander and a roster, unique for its depth and versatility, that was built intentionally during its lean years.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 29 May 2025
Eat well: Diets high in lean proteins, leafy greens, and vitamins can reduce gum disease risk.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 29 May 2025
Noun
Republicans have 220 seats to Democrats' 213, and the special election would most likely install a new Democrat in the seat, given the district's Democratic lean, cutting back on the GOP majority.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2025
That’s the only measurable that hasn’t gone away from their previous lean toward the prototype.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lean
Verb
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Roll your shoulders, tilt your head, or twist your torso, preferably from your ergonomic chair!—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Through the large storefront window stands a digital display system known as the Chandelier, which, suspended from the ceiling, can tilt, rise and descend, or serve as an illuminated display feature.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Trump’s successes, including his victory last year, have tended to be larger than expected after the Democrats underestimated his popularity.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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The approval ratings of presidents also tend to rise and fall depending on whether gas prices are up or down.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Our goal is a safe and welcoming environment for everyone relying on public transportation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Cats rely more on scent than sight to navigate their environment, with their powerful noses helping them in bonding, hunting, mating, and exploring.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Note skinnier carrots will cook faster than thicker ones.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 June 2025
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Quarterback Zach Wilson had a nice throw to tight end Jalin Conyers on a skinny post in 7-on-7s.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Fortunately, the view from the top still hits me like a surprise every time: the hills of Mexico to the south, the coastline to the west, the miles of undeveloped slopes and valleys to the north.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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According to new research published Monday in the journal Nature Communications, these slopes are dry, likely due to layers of fine dust suddenly sliding off steep terrain.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2025
Verb
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In the years since, Stovall has enjoyed great success angling.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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With two on and no outs, Yamamoto raced off the mound to field a bunt that first baseman Freddie Freeman misread, anticipating Cleveland second baseman Will Wilson to angle the ball up the third-base line.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Clients depend on Snowflake for data storage and management through its cloud platform.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Meanwhile, the Royals are depending on India, Garcia and Bobby Witt Jr. to frequently be on base.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2025
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The warm, sunny weather was helping the thin layer of oil evaporate, and the spill did not seem to harm wildlife, Laughlin said.—
Ethan Wolin,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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“Lean.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lean. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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