as in hill
an upward slope
the steep acclivity was especially daunting for the novice hikers
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Grand Hotel Parker’s Naples’ historic grande dame occupies a privileged position on a hill in the elegant Chiaia neighborhood, with sweeping views of the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius in the distance.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026 -
Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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The portable treadmill is designed to fit easily into your space, turning any room into a walking track with adjustable incline, remote control, and a display for tracking distance and calories.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Sleep Foundation notes that this incline uses gravity to prevent acid from flowing back into the esophagus.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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But this week has been a rocky one in the steady ascent of the Utah-ification of the country's foods.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Apr. 2026
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There are a few switchbacks with sporadic wooden steps to help in your ascent.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Acclivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclivity. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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