doglegs

noun

plural of dogleg
as in slopes

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  1. slopes
  2. corners
  3. inclines
  4. loops
  5. twists
  6. folds
Noun
  • Evenings were spent listening to presentations by staff, such as an introduction to Dene beadwork and regalia; spotting wildlife including grizzly bears, moose, and caribou, then watching the setting sun light up the slopes of mighty Denali.
    — Karen Gardiner, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Depressions, areas below slopes, and land beside streams and floodplains are more likely to contain wetland soils.
    — Dr. Avishesh Neupane, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of slopes
Noun
  • And concerns about Vance’s viability are brewing in some corners of the GOP.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Dark, quiet places like attics, closets, and basements are particularly important to declutter, since mice are drawn to calm, insulated corners.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of corners
Noun
  • There are even conveyor belts to ferry folks up steep inclines – which also makes some of China's most beautiful views easier to reach for those less physically able.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The hiking area is extremely dangerous and known for steep inclines, loose gravel and falling rocks, according to the Italian Alpine Rescue unit, which told CNN that more than 80 people died in the Dolomites in 2026 so far.
    — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of inclines
Noun
  • Its stated goal is to build continuous defensive loops that find and fix weaknesses before attackers do.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Rhythms lapse into funky half time for a moment, then get sucked back into warp speed; loops bounce and jitter across the stereo field.
    — Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of loops
Noun
  • Still, for fans who spent years rooting for the couple, the wedding-that-almost-was remains one of the show’s most frustrating romantic twists.
    — Brian Galindo, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Place the sprouts in a large bowl and toss them with the olive oil, a generous pinch of salt and several twists of pepper.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of twists
Noun
  • Years of smiling, laughing, or making any number of facial expressions can lead to deeper folds and wrinkles over time.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Rotate the bowl 90 degrees and fold over another quadrant of the dough, then repeat two more times for a total of 4 folds.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of folds
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“Doglegs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doglegs. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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