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
Critically, the team controlled for various confounding effects, such as thermoelectric voltages caused by temperature gradients and external electromagnetic interference.
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The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
The dry conditions come amid the historically windy season in March and April, as stronger temperature differences and pressure gradients lead to more frequent and intense winds.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
The striking gradient floors can shift from color to color, symbol to symbol, decoration to decoration.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
The team was using gradient boosting machines to predict non-first payment default risks.
—Himanshu Sinha, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 24 Mar. 2025
The dry conditions come amid the historically windy season in March and April, as stronger temperature differences and pressure gradients lead to more frequent and intense winds.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
The striking gradient floors can shift from color to color, symbol to symbol, decoration to decoration.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
The team was using gradient boosting machines to predict non-first payment default risks.
—Himanshu Sinha, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gradient
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In a video shared on the official Audi FIS World Cup Instagram, Vonn is seen pumping her fists in the air and cheering along with the crowd in celebration after completing her race at the bottom of the slopes in Sun Valley.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Even better: add a few days to your itinerary for visiting a wine region, like Lavaux, which has spectacular terraced slopes overlooking Lake Geneva.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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“Gradient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gradient. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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