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
Sandra Dallas, The Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2024
The lot includes a patio surrounded by aspens with hot tub, firepit, and grill, plus access to hiking trails; the slopes, golf, and shops are a five-minute drive.
—The Week Staff, theweek, 23 Oct. 2024
Eric Baculinao, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
And while no one has—or should expect to—have insight on the reasons for their separation, Kravitz has always been accompanied by protectors of a different kind: sloping jackets, outsized shirts, voluminous trousers and expansive handbags purchased from The Row.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Quieter shots show meadows of flowers and columbine on a rocky slope.
—Sandra Dallas, The Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2024
The lot includes a patio surrounded by aspens with hot tub, firepit, and grill, plus access to hiking trails; the slopes, golf, and shops are a five-minute drive.
—The Week Staff, theweek, 23 Oct. 2024
Verb
Reaching the observatory’s sphere requires a slow trip by cable car, which crawls at about 4 mph down a long, sloping tunnel carved into the granite.
—Eric Baculinao, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
And while no one has—or should expect to—have insight on the reasons for their separation, Kravitz has always been accompanied by protectors of a different kind: sloping jackets, outsized shirts, voluminous trousers and expansive handbags purchased from The Row.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slope
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This is more mountainous, in the woods, with some steep inclines, and a lot more rocks and roots.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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As the group navigates harsh terrain with steeper inclines, thee Mountain's Keeper helicopter flies above, drops a note to the ground and offers a choice.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
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The Earth is tilted approximately 23.5 degrees on its axis.Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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This feature was a key factor in the most recent accident in October, when a Japanese self-defense forces Osprey abruptly tilted and struck the ground during takeoff.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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In addition to evoking punk inclinations, this footwear option is designed with Moncler’s logo at the toe, elastic inserts at the front, and a rubber lug sole.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 21 Nov. 2024
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Also Thursday morning, new data showed the number of initial jobless claims falling to 216,000 last week, the lowest since May, as the impact of hurricanes faded and employers showed little inclination to lay off workers.Neil Irwin, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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This one gets a modern update thanks to details like bold black buttons, angled welt pockets, and a seamed front panel.Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Moore beat Jackson with an inside release and angled his deep route toward the post.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
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Within this framework, Asus also includes an 8-point fan gradient accessible through the UEFI or Fan Expert, which offers more granularity over fan control than competitors.PCMAG, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
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This new design celebrates the extravagance of Las Vegas, and drawing inspiration from the Cash App Visa Glitter Card, the livery features a striking blue and green gradient interwoven with glitter effects.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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The film certainly leans into the idea that Macrinus killed Caracella, with Macrinus breaking Caracalla’s neck.Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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Hilty and Simard are perfectly paired, with the former going hysterically broad as Simard offers a contrasting approach, effectively leaning into the simmering madness of Helen.Frank Rizzo, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Slope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slope. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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