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adjective

Definition of slopednext
as in sloping
running in a slanting direction the sloped arrangement of the pictures along the staircase wall should follow the line of the banister

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sloped

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verb

past tense of slope
as in tilted
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 Synonyms for sloped
  1. oblique
  2. angled
  3. leaned
Adjective
  • Nick Bosa played through a hip injury to play Sunday, only to be knocked out of the game by an oblique injury.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
  • Mookie Betts missed almost two months with a broken left hand while Max Muncy was sidelined more than three months with a strained right oblique.
    Jerry Beach, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of oblique
Verb
  • This massive, modern-day ski chalet has a dynamic geometric facade with massive windows that jut out and are angled to capitalize on the epic mountain views.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Two chairs have been set up, angled toward each other, with flags between them.
    Nathan Heller, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of angled
Verb
  • Designers like Coach, Prada, Miu Miu, and Louis Vuitton are embracing softly structured, lived-in-looking leather carry-all totes, while Ferragamo and Bottega Veneta have leaned into slouchier shoulder bags.
    Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Related Articles In 2024, designer tote bag trends have leaned into stylish function to support busy days.
    Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of leaned
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