diagonals

plural of diagonal
as in slopes
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon the ramp was set at a low diagonal to make it easier for physically challenged patrons

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Recent Examples of diagonals In Michael Saylor's Strategy, one trader sold 29,425 of the 125/180-call diagonals, collecting about $56 million in the process. Tyler Bailey, CNBC, 9 June 2026 Larger values for c²—if they’re chosen carefully—enable more whole-number diagonals and hence more unit-distance pairs. ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026 The painting, surrounded by scaffolding while the church undergoes repairs, is full of thrusting diagonals and shadowy figures, a meditation on both extreme suffering and pointed indifference to it. Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026 That approach inevitably leaves large gaps on the flanks, which the visitors looked to exploit with long diagonals. Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
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Noun
  • After partnering with We Norwegians on skiwear last year, the Markarian designer has traded the slopes for the golf course, debuting a line of premium athletic apparel and accessories for Malbon.
    Ari Stark, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
  • The putting surface introduces another layer of strategy, featuring multiple slopes that can dramatically change the difficulty depending on the pin position.
    Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
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  • The riverfront includes steep inclines, large rocks and uneven ground that can be difficult for workers or machinery to manage safely.
    Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026
  • Combat travel stiffness with simple SITS exercises (shoulder shrugs, inclines, twists, steps) and consider chiropractic care before and after your trip for spinal alignment.
    Sherry McAllister, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
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  • People with gene variants that affect these inclinations may also be at a higher risk of developing obesity and type 2 diabetes, researchers found.
    Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 28 July 2026
  • Half the tracks skate along atop grooves informed by house and UK garage, reflecting Hebden’s clubbiest inclinations as well as his idiosyncratic sound design.
    Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 July 2026
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  • Why Gradients Are In As far as why gradients are the paint technique of the moment, Studholme has a bit of a theory.
    Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
  • Myriad uses In the testing, the material was put into extreme temperature gradients, and an infrared camera was used to track heat flow.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

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“Diagonals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagonals. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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