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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Recent Examples of sloping
Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
As part of his new collection for the brand, Arnold unveiled a new shape—a slightly sloping, almost smile-like pleat that’s simultaneously nonchalant and fully sophisticated.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Their test setup involved a ramp containing sand to simulate sloping dunes on Mars.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
In early spring, the meadow — like the sloping rock garden fronting the house — fills with California poppies.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
The village boutiques scattered along the sloping cobblestone alleys are just a five-minute stroll away, and offer the standard unremarkable Provence souvenirs—traditional fabrics, yellow pottery, straw bags, and sweet-smelling soaps.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Completed in 1965, the striking olive green–accented structure is tucked away behind a circular motor court, amid a sloping hillside parcel spanning nearly half an acre.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Looking like a scene from a Christmas card its highlight is a row of houses which appear to be made of wood and have sharply sloping roofs stacked with snow.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Located next door to California High School, the park can get crowded on summer weekends, but the grounds are spacious enough that visitors can spread out, including on the sloping lawn shaded by redwood trees.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
From a trading perspective, a breakout above the slightly upward-sloping resistance line, currently near 170, would create an upside target near 196.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 27 May 2026
This also allows the turret to turn 360° and fire at any angle of elevation, even on sloping terrain.
—David Szondy
may 23, New Atlas, 23 May 2026
Adjective
Watch for soft spots on floors, uneven or sloping flooring, cracks in walls and warped materials.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
As part of his new collection for the brand, Arnold unveiled a new shape—a slightly sloping, almost smile-like pleat that’s simultaneously nonchalant and fully sophisticated.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Their test setup involved a ramp containing sand to simulate sloping dunes on Mars.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
Native to eastern North America, wild mountain laurel plants grow en masse along woodland margins, rivers and streambanks, and sloping hillsides.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 13 June 2026
In early spring, the meadow — like the sloping rock garden fronting the house — fills with California poppies.
—Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
The village boutiques scattered along the sloping cobblestone alleys are just a five-minute stroll away, and offer the standard unremarkable Provence souvenirs—traditional fabrics, yellow pottery, straw bags, and sweet-smelling soaps.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Completed in 1965, the striking olive green–accented structure is tucked away behind a circular motor court, amid a sloping hillside parcel spanning nearly half an acre.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
Looking like a scene from a Christmas card its highlight is a row of houses which appear to be made of wood and have sharply sloping roofs stacked with snow.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Located next door to California High School, the park can get crowded on summer weekends, but the grounds are spacious enough that visitors can spread out, including on the sloping lawn shaded by redwood trees.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
From a trading perspective, a breakout above the slightly upward-sloping resistance line, currently near 170, would create an upside target near 196.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 27 May 2026
This also allows the turret to turn 360° and fire at any angle of elevation, even on sloping terrain.
—David Szondy
may 23, New Atlas, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sloping
Adjective
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His sloped shoulders suggested bodily power that was sleepy and sly; his large head and dark, badly cut hair amplified the weight and solidity of him, but his lips were sensitive and a little slack, as if yearning for something he’d been long deprived of.—
Mary Gaitskill,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2026
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The sloped, landscaped half-acre lot offers a terrace and a two-car garage.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Just like its predecessor, the prequel series is dedicated to an violent, world-tilting war for the Iron Throne.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
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Cook, stirring and tilting the skillet until the eggs start to thicken and turn opaque, 1 to 2 minutes.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Raleigh has a right oblique strain.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Baldwin has been on the IL since May 19 with an oblique strain.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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These automation platforms are heavily leaning into AI to allow these mundane and repetitive transactions flow through your accounting system with minimal or no human involvement, freeing up your accounting staff to perform other functions.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Early results showed Swiss voters were leaning against it.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The Frenchman’s brace put his full skillset on display – the first coming off a diagonal run through the box and a first-time shot that went to the left and rolled past Senegal keeper Eduard Mendy.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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On Sunday and Monday night of this week, June 14 and 15, Venus, Jupiter and Mercury will be lined up fairly close to each other in a nearly perfect diagonal row in the low western early evening sky.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2026
Verb
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At the start, David seems abrasive and unloving toward his own son and altogether too inviting toward John, who is eager to take over the biographical project that Jacob was angling for.—
Stephen Farber,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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But his clash with Ciryl Gane of France is for just an interim title because Tom Aspinall, the division’s undisputed champion, is injured and angling for a new deal.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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“Sloping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sloping. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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