leaning

[ lee-ning ]

noun

1. inclination; tendency:

   strong literary leanings.

   Synonyms: penchant, bias, proclivity, propensity, bent

leaning

/ ˈliːnɪŋ /

noun

1. a tendency or inclination

Word History and Origins

Origin of leaning¹

First recorded before 1000; Middle English leninge, Old English hlining; lean ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

“That’s certainly what we learned in podcasting and that’s what we’re leaning into,” Ek said, adding that there are many creators on Spotify that only post parts of their content and “new creators that have needs which we aren’t yet fulfilling.”

From Los Angeles Times

Still, the Cook Political Report, which tracks House races, listed the 47th District as leaning Democratic.

From Los Angeles Times

Last month, the Cook Political Report moved the district race from “likely Democratic” to “leaning Democratic,” a sign of the concerted effort by Republicans to flip the seat.

From Los Angeles Times

“I think it’s really us leaning into our strengths with the industries that are prominent here in Los Angeles and doubling down on building these new startups,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s leaning on Herbert a bit more instead of run, run, run.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• inclination
• predilection
• propensity
• sentiment