"Leaned over" is a common phrase that denotes a physical action of bending forward from the waist and placing one's upper body weight on a surface or another person. Some of the synonyms for "leaned over" include "inclined", "bent down", "hunched over", "stooped", "crouched", "dipped", "curved", "pitched", and "tilted". Depending on the context, any of these options can effectively replace "leaned over" and add variation to the sentence structure. For instance, "She inclined her head to listen carefully", "He stooped down to tie his shoelaces", or "The little boy tilted to peer into the fish tank". These synonyms can also help to prevent repetition and make the writing more engaging.