as in standing
rising straight up
a vertical cliff face
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Recent Examples of vertical
Some of that figure is a byproduct of the Vikings’ large number of deep drops and vertical passes, but leakiness against this energetic front is a concern.
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Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Placing red and blue vertical bars on each end (with a narrow white stripe in between the colors) eliminates the ‘seal-on-bedsheet’ look.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
Abundant natural light in the interiors was important to all parties involved, as evidenced by large vertical windows and skylights throughout.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
Initially, some users found that Reels left a lot to be desired, but its vertical video format is visually similar to TikTok, and some users already cross-post TikTok content there.
—Madison Malone Kircher, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Placing red and blue vertical bars on each end (with a narrow white stripe in between the colors) eliminates the ‘seal-on-bedsheet’ look.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
Abundant natural light in the interiors was important to all parties involved, as evidenced by large vertical windows and skylights throughout.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
Initially, some users found that Reels left a lot to be desired, but its vertical video format is visually similar to TikTok, and some users already cross-post TikTok content there.
—Madison Malone Kircher, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vertical
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Republicans gave a standing ovation in the chamber when Vice President Harris, who lost the election, announced Trump’s official victory.The Hill Staff, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
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Adams didn’t receive a standing ovation after coming off in the 89th minute, but Bournemouth’s traveling contingent of supporters certainly appreciated the effort from their American international.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Because Mercury spins on an axis with a miniscule tilt of just 0.01 degrees—almost perpendicular to its plane of orbit around the sun—the rims of all four of these polar craters cast permanent shadows within their depths.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Jan. 2025
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That’s leading to the creation of mountain waves, which arise when strong winds blow perpendicular to a mountain range.Gary Robbins, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
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In the proceeding years, visitors who wanted to spend the night in the park could rent houseboats, erect tents, or park their camper vans or RVs, but the nearest hotel was located about an hour away in Florida City.Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
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Cobras and mambas have short, erect fangs at the front of the mouth that inject neurotoxins under the skin, paralyzing the victims.Brian Otieno, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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For example, standing on one leg or walking on an uneven surface both rely on your core to keep you upright and stable. Movement in all directions: While stability is crucial, your core also needs to be mobile.Dana Santas, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
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Its lower component is bent over at a right angle to form a seat; leaning above it from behind, an upright component serves as a back.Nancy Princenthal, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Vertical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vertical. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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