as in incline
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the next stretch of the trail had a gentle slope which made it easier to climb
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as in to tilt
to set or cause to be at an angle
they sloped our new driveway too steeply and now my car scrapes bottom whenever I back out onto the street
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Recent Examples of slope
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
In New Mexico, the high wind warning is impacting portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico, including the east slopes of the Sacramento Mountains, the southeast Tularosa Basin, and the west-central Tularosa Basin.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Fine white sand, coconut palm trees overhead, a gently sloping beach and unobstructed views out to sea.
—Sarah Stodola, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
This generally corresponds to daytime air temperatures around 80°F but can vary based on slope and aspect.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
In New Mexico, the high wind warning is impacting portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, and southeast New Mexico, including the east slopes of the Sacramento Mountains, the southeast Tularosa Basin, and the west-central Tularosa Basin.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
The typing angle of this new keyboard is gently sloped but there are no flip-out feet to adjust the angle.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Fine white sand, coconut palm trees overhead, a gently sloping beach and unobstructed views out to sea.
—Sarah Stodola, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slope
Noun
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Walking 5,000 steps up an incline will raise the heart rate more than walking 5,000 steps on flat ground, for example.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
5 Apr. 2025
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Running, walking, or hiking on an incline can also add extra strain, as can beach volleyball or other activities performed on sinking or uneven surfaces.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Instead, Laurie tilts even further into vulnerability.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
7 Apr. 2025
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Alas, Android got there first; AI is now tilted towards Google's approach.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Stolarz’s inclination to shout instructions at teammates on the ice, often with serious levels of hostility in the name of competition, comes to him naturally.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Tariffs are designed for a combination of reasons, including protecting domestic markets; inviting foreign investment; and becoming more effective using capabilities, inclinations, and talents in other parts of the world.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Brit, still processing, clocks that Kenya was angling for a full-on meltdown, trying to provoke her into playing the aggressor.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Floating vanity mirrors are angled to reflect the hillside beyond.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Nail artists today are adding a modern touch by mixing in details such as rhinestones and gradients to pay homage to the original design.—
Thalía Henao,
Allure,
11 Apr. 2025
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Add scoring marks for texture and a brown and orange paint gradient around the top of the carrot for added realism.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Interns bring new skills and knowledge that can complement the existing team, and this investment in emerging talent can benefit the organization in the short and long term. Identify and lean into transferable skills.—
Brad Smith,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Koze imagined his fourth album as an invitation to let go, to lean back into his arms and be taken on a voyage of his own devising.—
Laura Snapes,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Slope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slope. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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