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Recent Examples of Synonyms for acclivity
Noun
  • As the sun began to set over Castaic Lake on Wednesday, the hills to the north and east were engulfed in flames, casting an eerie orange glow across the valley below.
    Wally Skalij, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
  • That giant world is impressively dense and visually diverse, with hills dotting the horizon, rice paddy fields stretching into the distance, and huge castles looming over villages.
    Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • There are about 70 structures scattered along the area, some of which are located on steep inclines on the bank of the Fox River.
    Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
  • How fast can your treadmill adjust from 1.5 speed at 1.0 incline to 3.5 speed at 8.0 incline?
    Kells McPhillips, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • In 2025, air passengers will see lounge openings and changes in frequent flier programs, and the number of premium and elite offerings will continue at a steady ascent.
    Christine Chung, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
  • All 33 Raptor engines on the Super Heavy booster powered the rocket to a nominal ascent.
    Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Acclivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclivity. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.

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