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
Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 13 Feb. 2025
The threat is particularly acute in communities like Altadena and the Palisades, where homes sit precariously on steep slopes.
—Stephanie Elam, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Another warning for toddler parents: Keep in mind that some toddler beds have higher sides that slope down, creating an opening in the middle.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Although danger is low, officials stressed, people out on the mountain should still be cautious when entering steep slopes.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 13 Feb. 2025
The threat is particularly acute in communities like Altadena and the Palisades, where homes sit precariously on steep slopes.
—Stephanie Elam, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
The new Island Tower doesn’t slope as dramatically.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Another warning for toddler parents: Keep in mind that some toddler beds have higher sides that slope down, creating an opening in the middle.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slope
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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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Housing markets across the nation are starting to tilt in buyers' favor, according to a Redfin expert who is encouraging aspiring homeowners to set their own terms when purchasing a property.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Ergonomics are improved too, the S1R II uses a dual articulating touch screen that tilts straight up or down, and can also flip out to the side and face forward.—
Jim Fisher,
PCMAG,
25 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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The vast majority of this content is just a few taps of a remote control away on Paramount+, but that doesn't mean everyone has the time — or the inclination — to work through key episodes, just to fill in some gaps in a character's backstory.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As a part of his efforts, President Trump is angling to shut down the Department of Education, a move that will have dramatic repercussions around the country.—
Curtis Bunn,
NBC News,
22 Feb. 2025
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Louis Vuitton has launched the LV Biker MM, a new signature bag masterminded by artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière, and the chattering fashion classes are already angling to invest.—
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22 Feb. 2025
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That is by design — Meis was tasked with ensuring the vocal and intense atmosphere of Goodison could be brought across to the new waterfront facility and felt the steep gradient would be essential in doing that.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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But high pressure is building from the north and that will help to tighten the pressure gradient over Southern California, producing more gusty winds.—
Max Golembo,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Some lean ultra-creamy, others mimic a tinted moisturizer, and some dry down to a matte, powdery finish.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2025
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From the jump, Johnson leaned into the excitement and expectation with an understanding of how much heavy lifting is required to attain his goals.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Slope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slope. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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