lean into is not in our dictionary (yet). Here's what it could mean:
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phrasal verb
- To fully embrace, accept, or commit to a task, situation, or personal quality, especially one that is challenging or uncomfortable.
- To physically incline or tilt one's body toward something or someone.
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“The Duffers wanted to lean into the psychic horror of it,” Paterson adds.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
To stop aiming for old-fashioned stereotypes of what a pop star should look and sound like, and instead lean into your own artistic instincts and true character.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Thesaurus
Possible Synonyms
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- go all in on
- double down on
- commit to
- own it
Possible Antonyms
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- nope out of
- back away slowly
