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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diagonals
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The terrain is rocky, with vineyards clinging to steep limestone slopes, simultaneously warmed by the sun and cooled by salty Adriatic breezes.
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In March of the following year, during their pre-Easter break, William, 11, and Harry, 9, returned to the slopes in Lech, Austria, with Mom for a week-long ski trip that had become an annual family tradition.
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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.
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Combat travel stiffness with simple SITS exercises (shoulder shrugs, inclines, twists, steps) and consider chiropractic care before and after your trip for spinal alignment.
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Getty Choosing a college major has always been a big life decision, influenced by not only personal inclinations and talents, but also by starting salaries.
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There were inclinations to not fully believe in their capabilities against Argentina.
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Schiavo said the Federal Railroad Administration issues national standards on train crossing gradients.
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Inspired by the fan-favorite drink, this dreamy aura design blends soft gradients with a vibrant pop of jellyfish candy red for a look that's almost good enough to eat.
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“Diagonals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diagonals. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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