as in slopes
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the steep incline of the hill meant that it was impossible to ride a bicycle up it
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as in tilts
to set or cause to be at an angle
carefully inclined the ladder against the house
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Recent Examples of inclines
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.
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Sherry McAllister,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
According to the project team, Pemba walked independently on sections of terrain with inclines of less than 30 degrees.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
This two-lane highway runs parallel to the Rio Grande and is filled with mountain views, steep inclines, and dramatic switchbacks.
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Gabi De La Rosa,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Some days will include hikes ranging from three to five miles on rocky, uneven terrain with some steep inclines.
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
During certain portions of the race, competitors are forced to scramble on all fours while navigating steep inclines and narrow descents.
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Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
Be prepared for a few steep inclines (and, unfortunately, background traffic noise from a nearby road).
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Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
16 May 2026
Roller coasters are defined as a ride with an elevated railway with sharp curves and steep inclines, but even roller coasters have tons of different subtypes based on what the tracks and support structures are made of (namely wooden or steel), how the riders are positioned, and the ride’s speed.
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Sara Kiley Watson,
Popular Science,
13 May 2026
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
The moon’s clash with Venus inclines you to projections.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
It is rated to handle inclines up to 50% (27°) and is designed to tackle soft soil, mud, exposed roots and molehills without constant intervention.
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New Atlas,
15 Mar. 2026
The simulation added challenges for the avatars — like slippery floors, inclines or stiff joints – and homed in on the best way for Atlas to perform the jumping jacks.
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Bill Whitaker,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
Side inclines with a twist and teasers target your oblique muscles.
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Health Editorial Team,
Health,
20 Dec. 2025
Every participant walked and jogged on their folding treadmill at least four times a week, using various speeds and inclines to assess the machine’s versatility, durability, and comfort during use.
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Claire Harmeyer,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
So, over the years, adventurous customizers have transplanted everything from Porsche engines to small-block V-8s into the model in an attempt to crest inclines at more than a snail’s pace.
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Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
This output force enabled the robot to traverse difficult to navigate terrains—including soil, rough stone, PVC, glass, wood, and inclines between 5 and 15 degrees—while keeping a consistent speed.
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IEEE Spectrum,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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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
According to the project team, Pemba walked independently on sections of terrain with inclines of less than 30 degrees.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
This two-lane highway runs parallel to the Rio Grande and is filled with mountain views, steep inclines, and dramatic switchbacks.
—
Gabi De La Rosa,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Some days will include hikes ranging from three to five miles on rocky, uneven terrain with some steep inclines.
—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
During certain portions of the race, competitors are forced to scramble on all fours while navigating steep inclines and narrow descents.
—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
Be prepared for a few steep inclines (and, unfortunately, background traffic noise from a nearby road).
—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
16 May 2026
Roller coasters are defined as a ride with an elevated railway with sharp curves and steep inclines, but even roller coasters have tons of different subtypes based on what the tracks and support structures are made of (namely wooden or steel), how the riders are positioned, and the ride’s speed.
—
Sara Kiley Watson,
Popular Science,
13 May 2026
Verb
These monsters—its antitheses—constitute that part of our nature that urges us to be sensible and strong, and that inclines us to see the life drive as trivial, weak, sentimental and immoral.
—
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
The moon’s clash with Venus inclines you to projections.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
It is rated to handle inclines up to 50% (27°) and is designed to tackle soft soil, mud, exposed roots and molehills without constant intervention.
—
New Atlas,
15 Mar. 2026
The simulation added challenges for the avatars — like slippery floors, inclines or stiff joints – and homed in on the best way for Atlas to perform the jumping jacks.
—
Bill Whitaker,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
Side inclines with a twist and teasers target your oblique muscles.
—
Health Editorial Team,
Health,
20 Dec. 2025
Every participant walked and jogged on their folding treadmill at least four times a week, using various speeds and inclines to assess the machine’s versatility, durability, and comfort during use.
—
Claire Harmeyer,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
So, over the years, adventurous customizers have transplanted everything from Porsche engines to small-block V-8s into the model in an attempt to crest inclines at more than a snail’s pace.
—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
This output force enabled the robot to traverse difficult to navigate terrains—including soil, rough stone, PVC, glass, wood, and inclines between 5 and 15 degrees—while keeping a consistent speed.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclines
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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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Files, buffers, cuticle tools and even gel systems can last for months or years with proper care, which means the math tilts in favor of DIY after just a few uses.
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Your 11th House of Friends tilts against routines as the instinctive Moon forms a quincunx to passionate Mars in your 6th House of Work.
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Iga Świątek, last year’s women’s champion and a master of the slide, tends to avoid it on grass.
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Reality tends to offer less stylish and cinematic ends for its protagonists.
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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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Outdoor curtains lend some privacy while providing a bit of shade when the sun angles in at sunrise and sunset.
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Moon angles her chin and the light dims in her eyes.
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On TikTok and Telegram, the group's original content leans into teenage angst, femininity and traditional gender roles.
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Season 5 leans into the series’ best qualities, trusting its cast of breakout stars to turn a relatively simple meal into an indelible final course.
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“Inclines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclines. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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