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
New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
Many of the bed frames in this list have customizable elevations, typically reaching around 45-degree inclines.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
In January, Unitree showcased its G1 robot’s smooth walking and running system, demonstrating agility, stability, and precise control on inclines and uneven terrain.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
Testers experimented with different speeds, inclines, and other features to determine the versatility, durability, and comfort of the machines.
—Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
The course is paved and mostly flat, with gentle inclines, and so is appropriate for both beginning and experienced runners.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
Be warned, though, that the steep inclines and seemingly endless switchbacks can be seriously challenging.
—Stacey Lastoe, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
They are most commonly used to transport people and cargo up steep inclines.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
Eco mode offers a gentle support for more everyday activities like walking or covering slight inclines, while Hyper definitely takes things up a notch for running or steeper climbs.
—New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
Many of the bed frames in this list have customizable elevations, typically reaching around 45-degree inclines.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
In January, Unitree showcased its G1 robot’s smooth walking and running system, demonstrating agility, stability, and precise control on inclines and uneven terrain.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
Testers experimented with different speeds, inclines, and other features to determine the versatility, durability, and comfort of the machines.
—Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
The course is paved and mostly flat, with gentle inclines, and so is appropriate for both beginning and experienced runners.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
Be warned, though, that the steep inclines and seemingly endless switchbacks can be seriously challenging.
—Stacey Lastoe, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
They are most commonly used to transport people and cargo up steep inclines.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Noun
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Winter is a busy time, especially in towns with popular ski slopes like Ludlow’s Okemo Mountain Resort and Sugarbush Resort in Warren.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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The east slopes of the Oregon Cascades could see between 6 and 10 inches above 4,500 feet, according to the NWS.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Endeavor features a centrifugal force spinning disk that tilts upwards.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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The seat tilts forward with the press of a button on the seat shoulder.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gossip blogs on the Housewives have become an entire cottage industry, and that’s a far more likely explanation as to why this tends to keep happening.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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In the same vein, denim tends to be the nemesis of carry-on-only travelers.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The cosmos is asking us to define our aspirations and inclinations.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
20 Oct. 2025
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LaCombe, who played forward in his youth, has shown great improvement in his own end but still has the offensive inclinations to be a point producer.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, another modification the company will make to Super Heavy — though not one included for Flight 10 — will help gain some of those attack angles back.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The style is cut with a low décolleté and rounded toe, set on a curved block heel that angles inward for an architectural profile.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Verb
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While both flavors share the same SPF actives and nourishing base, the Mint version delivers a refreshing, tingly finish from peppermint oil and menthol, while the Açai option leans sweeter with antioxidant-rich fruit extracts.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Oct. 2025
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But regional festivals do provide an opportunity to further scrutinize how the movies are landing among a demographic that leans, in Middleburg at least, as wealthy as many longtime Academy voters.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Inclines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclines. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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