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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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, hill peaks, or ridge tops.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Aug. 2025 -
The wild west of Ireland reveals sea cliffs like Slieve League, hushed peat bogs, and winding roads threading through Connemara’s granite hills and glassy lakes.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Original price: $139.99 Get your steps in with this walking pad with incline.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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The hill is absurdly steep: an initial drop of 60 degrees with an average of 45 degree incline.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Its ascent helps bring it to the top 40 on that tally for the first time.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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During its ascent, the spacecraft reaches supersonic speeds surpassing 2,000 mph before the rocket booster separates from the crew capsule.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Acclivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclivity. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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