as in sloped
running in a slanting direction
a sloping ray of light that illuminates the painting's central figure is symbolic of heavenly inspiration
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as in tilting
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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Adjective
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Matt Waldron didn’t even want to think about what a severe oblique injury would mean.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025 -
With McNeil out with an oblique strain, Baty has a chance to make the Opening Day roster as a second baseman.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Brands are leaning into innovation, heritage, and exclusivity, creating excitement among collectors and enthusiasts.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Satisfaction, happiness and fulfillment arise from leaning into challenges and opportunities.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Schar’s passing range, especially his ability to play pinpoint diagonal balls, has become vital to Newcastle’s build-up play.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Close your eyes, and picture the scene; Manchester City are moving the ball forward, the opposition are slowly retreating into their defensive shape, and a slow, diagonal pass is bobbling along to Jeremy Doku out on the wing.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Always angling to be the good daughter, the obedient one, the ladylike one, the prettier one.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2025
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Studies show that angling yourself upright during sleep can help combat a number of related issues—including sleep apnea, acid reflux, lower back pain, and snoring.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Sloping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sloping. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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