This page shows Lean in 20 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like thin or list. Useful when writing or proofreading a text.

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Lean in a sentence

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Lean meaning

  1. To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.
  2. To incline in opinion or desire; to conform in conduct; often with to, toward, etc.
  3. To rest or rely, for support, comfort, to use as a hard surface for writing, etc.

Synonyms of Lean

thin tilt list position tip over skeletal pinched haggard gaunt emaciated cadaverous bony anorectic anorexic wasted

Example sentences (20)

Experienced gamers will likely lean to a more underwhelming side in the debate, confused but not exactly frustrated.

However, it seems that this season will lean more into that classic aesthetic in both production and costume design.

Is it further expanding profitability from there, or you then happy to kind of then re-lean in on growth investment?

BME does not have a meaningful lean toward biotech incorporating a more balanced and traditional healthcare exposure.

Fanatics so far has ignored concerns, deciding to lean heavily into breaking and the potential profits it represents.

A balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains provides the body with essential nutrients.

He said new teachers lean heavily on veteran teachers to learn how to manage a classroom and effectively teach.

His naturalistic and nuanced approach required viewers to lean forward and uncover the hidden depths of his characters.

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BP would likely be rewarded by investors if it decides to lean more on oil and gas, analysts and advisers say.

Beyond its fun, action-packed sci-fi elements, this movie stresses the need to find the ones you can lean on.

If the remake is bloated and meandering, the original is lean and proverbially shot right out of a Tommy Gun in its pacing.

But the former Regina (WHL) superstar will have a pair of reliable veterans to lean on to guide him through his rookie season.

However, PlayStation and Xbox could also lean into the idea, as their exclusives could translate well into the Dead Ops style.

As Giacchino put it, a 3D version of would lean further into the special's biggest source of inspiration: classic horror films.

Experts also looked at a small sub-set of people to see how much fat they lost compared with how much (non-fat) lean body mass.

I lean toward the latter, because how tone deaf can you be if your job is doing internal communications for a government agency?

He suggests foods rich in vitamins and minerals such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins that support recovery.

Having JojaMart to lean on if Pierre's shop wasn't open gave players more options, which made the town feel all the more justified.

At 6-5, 200 pounds, De La Cruz is a long, lean speedster with power-which is a lethal combination.

But the popularity of shows like Squid Game could see American streaming services and networks lean more heavily on foreign content.

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Common combinations with lean

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Frequently asked questions

How do you use "lean" in a sentence?
An example: "Experienced gamers will likely lean to a more underwhelming side in the debate, confused but not exactly frustrated." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "lean" from real English texts.
What does "lean" mean?
Lean means: To incline, deviate, or bend, from a vertical position; to be in a position thus inclining or deviating.
What are synonyms of "lean"?
Common synonyms of "lean" include: thin, tilt, list, position, tip over, skeletal, pinched, haggard. Plus 7 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "lean" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "lean", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

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