INCLINES Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

inclines 1 of 2

noun

plural of incline

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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inclines

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verb

present tense third-person singular of incline

as in tilts

to set or cause to be at an angle carefully inclined the ladder against the house

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as in tends

to show a liking or proneness (for something) a good restaurant for diners who incline to spicy food

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Recent Examples of inclines

Noun

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 Lemmo With this kind of kit, the Lemmo 3 should be up to the task of tackling steep inclines and all manner of rough terrain. — New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026 Cows amble in the distance along the inclines of meadows; their grazing helps control invasive plants. — Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 Bert McCarty, a Clemson University professor of turfgrass science and management, said golfers like how top courses are so different — from incorporating the ocean in places near beaches to relying on inclines in the mountains. — ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026 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 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

Verb

And although Etna’s narrative voice—vulnerable, curious, endearingly direct—inclines the reader to envision the pluckiest good boy, humanity’s violence deprives him of a gentle youth. — Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 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

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Noun

Highlights include the verdant jungle at Cap Cana, the lush volcanic slopes above Saint-Pierre in Martinique, and the coral gardens off Kralendijk in Bonaire.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026
From shredding the slopes in the winter to floating on the water in the summer, the unofficial capital of the Sierra Nevada sees outdoorsy travelers constantly flocking to its campsites and cabins.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of slopes

Verb

The numbers also show how often the process tilts toward the party bringing the dispute.

— Christine Cooper, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
El Niño is not a storm that hits at a particular location, but rather a long duration phenomenon that tilts the odds in favor of extreme weather and climate events for certain areas.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of tilts

Noun

In 1860, Muybridge was thrown from a carriage, resulting in a head injury that radically changed his personality and possibly heightened his artistic inclinations.

— Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
And a lot of the time, people who have these kinds of inclinations towards children are people who were children who were abused themselves.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of inclinations

Verb

At speeds above 93 mph (150 km/h), a roof spoiler automatically deploys and shifts angles to increase downforce and high-speed stability.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
Adapting to the 20,000-seat Garden, Styles’s stage is a more streamlined semi-circle that still angles for maximum access, plus a little pop.

— Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of angles

Verb

Attias stood in the hotel lobby, whose design leans toward gray, black, white, earth tones and chrome.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
The new breakfast and lunch restaurant leans into the flavors and traditions of Uruguay, where co-owners Patricia Alberro and Cecilia Gonzalez where born.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026