as in hill
an upward slope
the steep acclivity was especially daunting for the novice hikers
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Noun
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From the bar of his restaurant Dorfman, pointed across the valley to a hill wherea Hezbollah flag once flew.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026 -
Before this year, the production record was held by a 2022 Porsche 911 Turbo S that was pulled off the production line, outfitted with a roll cage and a fuel cell, and then sent up the hill at the hands of local legend David Donner in 9 minutes and 53 seconds.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
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San Miguel Sheriff's Office Investigators said firefighters and EMS crews drove up the pass and found the driver, a 58-year-old man from Phoenix, who had walked 150 feet up a small incline from where the SUV had come to a stop on its top.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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At the same time, make other aspects of your walk more challenging, like the duration, incline, or pace.—
Alisa Hrustic,
Health,
19 June 2026
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But that’s just another note in a unique situation given Brown’s ascent after being traded.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Supporters credit him with helping elevate UF’s national profile, secure billions of dollars in public investment and drive the university’s ascent in rankings.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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“Acclivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclivity. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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