as in vertical
rising straight up
river rafters staring awestruck at the canyon's nearly perpendicular cliffs
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Recent Examples of perpendicular
Vonn tried to twist and regain her balance in mid-air but landed awkwardly with her skis perpendicular to the fall line, ensuring a brutal fall.
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Andrew Dampf, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
If the lever is perpendicular to the gas line, the gas valve is shut off.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
The dipole antennas are mounted perpendicular to each other on a small turntable, forming an X when seen from above.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Jan. 2026
The 500-year-old chapel is England’s best surviving example of late Gothic architecture, a style emphasizing perpendicular lines.
—Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
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Andrew Dampf, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
If the lever is perpendicular to the gas line, the gas valve is shut off.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
The dipole antennas are mounted perpendicular to each other on a small turntable, forming an X when seen from above.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Jan. 2026
The 500-year-old chapel is England’s best surviving example of late Gothic architecture, a style emphasizing perpendicular lines.
—Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for perpendicular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpendicular
Adjective
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Brighter X-ray emissions may become higher or louder notes, while vertical position can shift pitch and stereo placement.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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After a brief period of sourcing from a vertical manufacturer, the brand is back to sourcing fabrics from Candiani Denim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Lindo received a standing ovation, during which Jordan could be seen smiling at his co-star from the audience and clapping.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
1 Mar. 2026
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Four minutes later, head coach Hansi Flick substituted Yamal to save him for the match against Atletico and to allow the crowd to give him a standing ovation.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The same rush to rename buildings, erect statues, hang massive banners of faces and publicly declare fealty to the leader in power is on display in North Korea, Cuba and the former Soviet Union.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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According to the woman Hernandez became erect while touching her back and stomach, then covered himself with a pillow, the affidavit read.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Perpendicular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpendicular. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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