as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the path goes up at a pretty steep gradient before leveling off
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Recent Examples of gradient
This dynamic led to a temperature gradient — different temperatures at the top and bottom portions of the battery — that damaged the battery.
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Asher Price, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
Most of that turbulence is stirred by seasonal changes in pressure gradients and the jet stream sitting over the Great Basin and the Four Corners region that cause the high, dense air to spill its banks.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
Damaging gradient and downslope winds will be possible, particularly to the north and northeast of the terrain from late Wednesday night through Friday, especially over the smaller islands.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Think French manicures, chrome, and abstract nail art in shades of pastel or gradients of pink.
—Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
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Asher Price, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
Most of that turbulence is stirred by seasonal changes in pressure gradients and the jet stream sitting over the Great Basin and the Four Corners region that cause the high, dense air to spill its banks.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
Damaging gradient and downslope winds will be possible, particularly to the north and northeast of the terrain from late Wednesday night through Friday, especially over the smaller islands.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
Think French manicures, chrome, and abstract nail art in shades of pastel or gradients of pink.
—Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gradient
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gradient
Noun
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Over 500 athletes from 23 nations convened to go for the gold on the court, ice and slopes.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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This can result in slopes crashing down in a torrent of mud, rocks and dead branches, imperiling homes or people in their path.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Regardless of one’s political affiliation or inclinations, now is the time to institutionalize sweeping changes in public management.—
Jerry Haar,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2025
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By asking for the right deliverables, the Trump administration can strongly reinforce this inclination.—
Vanda Felbab-Brown,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Feb. 2025
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The trail meanders over creeks, an old forest road, and blackberry brambles, following a ridge where mountain laurels bloom in the spring and visitors can find the steepest incline in the park. Learn the history.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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Increasing intensity by adding inclines, hills, speed, and duration can lead to weight loss.4 4.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Gradient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gradient. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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