Synonyms of inclines

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slopes
• inclinations
• gradients
• diagonals
• pitches
• leans
• slants
• cants
• climbs
• rakes
• grades
• upgrades
• ascents
• banks
• rises

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• declines
• falls
• dips
• hangs
• descents
• hangings
• declivities
• declinations
• downgrades
• declensions

inclines

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of incline

1

as in tilts

to set or cause to be at an angle

carefully inclined the ladder against the house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slopes
• tilts
• angles
• leans
• tips
• heels
• slants
• cants
• cocks
• lists
• pitches
• banks
• bends
• deviates
• descends
• veers
• declines
• swerves
• retreats
• reclines

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• levels
• straightens
• flattens
• evens

2

as in tends

to show a liking or proneness (for something)

a good restaurant for diners who incline to spicy food

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tends
• leans
• trends
• runs
• indicates
• points
• suggests
• gravitates
• goes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoids
• shuns
• shies (from or away from)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inclines

Noun

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

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

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