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
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
The story follows struggling creatives navigating debt, eviction threats and a precarious gig economy, visualized in Riley’s inventive style — from looming piles of eviction notices to characters literally struggling up and down steep inclines that mirror the instability of their lives.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Servicing a mountainous areas like Escondido drives up costs, as an expensive network of pipes and pump stations is needed to move water up and down considerable inclines, said Kyle Morgan, the city’s acting director of utilities and wastewater.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
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
The story follows struggling creatives navigating debt, eviction threats and a precarious gig economy, visualized in Riley’s inventive style — from looming piles of eviction notices to characters literally struggling up and down steep inclines that mirror the instability of their lives.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Servicing a mountainous areas like Escondido drives up costs, as an expensive network of pipes and pump stations is needed to move water up and down considerable inclines, said Kyle Morgan, the city’s acting director of utilities and wastewater.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 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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Made from 12 shipping containers, including one open-top container for a small swimming pool, the interior is expansive, industrial, and light-filled, with sweeping views of the surrounding slopes.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
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Windows frame mountain views, opening onto terraces that overlook skiers whooshing down the slopes.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Verb
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So instead of rotating with its axis straight up and down, the Earth tilts slightly to one side.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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When that income stream is smaller, less secure, or more burdened by caregiving obligations, the optimal portfolio tilts toward safety.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Rosie Ramirez, chief marketing officer at Galaxy Theatres, said a young first-wave audience tends to generate buzz.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
Noun
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There were inclinations to not fully believe in their capabilities against Argentina.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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Born to a humble family in the twilight years of the shogunate, Higuchi Natsuko (as she was born) was the fourth child and second daughter of a man with scholarly inclinations, who as a farmer had come to the capital to seek both fortune and rank.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Moon angles her chin and the light dims in her eyes.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Understand The Reporter’s Beat To Tailor A Pitch My team focuses on developing the most compelling, relevant pitch angles for our clients.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The category leans into intimacy and warmth rather than the breezy, aquatic feel that defined summer scents in past years, putting the wearer’s skin at the center of the fragrance experience.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Also within Studio 724 is Mix Bar, which also leans into this music theme with cocktails with names such as Synth and Hi-Fi.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Inclines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclines. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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