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
The perpendicular legs create a kind of futuristic aesthetic while the classic wood stain options (black, natural, and white) mean that this table can suit a number of design styles, from modern to minimal.
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2025
The perpendicular energy from Tuesday's earthquake went toward Hawaii.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 30 July 2025
His 1806 map does not have street names, but a copy kept with the Library of Congress shows numerical markings below all but one of the streets running perpendicular to the Ohio River.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 5 July 2025
Plants are stacked in perpendicular layers, maximizing the use of space.
—Qusi Alqarqaz, IEEE Spectrum, 12 Oct. 2023
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Aug. 2025
The perpendicular energy from Tuesday's earthquake went toward Hawaii.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 30 July 2025
His 1806 map does not have street names, but a copy kept with the Library of Congress shows numerical markings below all but one of the streets running perpendicular to the Ohio River.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 5 July 2025
Plants are stacked in perpendicular layers, maximizing the use of space.
—Qusi Alqarqaz, IEEE Spectrum, 12 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpendicular
Adjective
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This modular setup served as a bridge solution for the Type 125 class, which currently lacks a vertical launch system.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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Standing out is a spacious living room wrapped in vertical fir siding, plus a dining area that connects to a minimalist kitchen upgraded with newer stainless steel appliances.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The standing ovation for Sullivan’s save mattered.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Oct. 2025
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Farrell, who is retiring after 13 seasons, entered Saturday’s game as a 71st-minute substitute to a standing ovation.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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People erect and decorate ofrendas (offerings) with pictures and mementos of loved ones.—
Sarah Buder,
AFAR Media,
8 Oct. 2025
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Many use social media to call for an end to the violence, then erect memorials at the site of the shooting.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Perpendicular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpendicular. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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