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
ABC News, 8 May 2026
The slope has been extensively redone, a mixture of professionals installing retaining walls to create the terraces and pathways, and Hildenbrand and his son building decks so seating could be placed up on the slope.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
The hole should have sloping sides to encourage roots to grow out wide into the surrounding soil.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Authorities also warned of possible secondary hazards, including volcanic mudflows, especially during heavy rain, which could travel along rivers flowing from the volcano’s slopes.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
The slope has been extensively redone, a mixture of professionals installing retaining walls to create the terraces and pathways, and Hildenbrand and his son building decks so seating could be placed up on the slope.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Verb
Visitors are free to enjoy the half-mile pebble beach that's popular for swimming but only accessible via downward-sloping walking paths.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
The hole should have sloping sides to encourage roots to grow out wide into the surrounding soil.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slope
Noun
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The incline has seen this kind of thing before.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Between slick tiles and steep inclines, locals rely on comfortable, supportive shoes—usually sleek sneakers, sturdy flats, or low-profile sandals.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As trade policies have shifted the global trade landscape, Seroka highlighted that Vietnam’s growth as a sourcing hub has tilted the scales in pricing power, while also boosting the reliability of the Southeast Asian nation’s vendors.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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His head tilted like a puppy waiting for a treat.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, 57, or Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, 45, are both often mentioned as possible firm hands who could steer the party, though neither has shown much inclination to enter the fray this time round.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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My inclination would be to say probably not.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Video of the pursuit broadcast on KTLA showed the bear running around the neighborhood as residents kept their distance and park rangers angled for a shot.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Ride-share drivers angle for drop-offs.—
Andrew Chrismer,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Nike Air Max 95 Big Bubble Tech updates the retro running shoe with new upper materials, eschewing the typical gradient suede construction for a no-sew synthetic build.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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Lee was walking us along a sweetness gradient, beginning with a savory on-ramp of legumes and caviar and arriving at a place of unambiguous dessert.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Project kids just lean into a fight like this.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Reid gathered himself by leaning against the basket stanchion, flexing his jaw and taking in some deep breaths.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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“Slope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slope. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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