as in incline
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the next stretch of the trail had a gentle slope which made it easier to climb
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as in to tilt
to set or cause to be at an angle
they sloped our new driveway too steeply and now my car scrapes bottom whenever I back out onto the street
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Recent Examples of slope
A.o. Scott, New York Times, 13 June 2025
While every player answered questions pertaining to the rough and slope of the greens, Scheffler fielded a question that only could be asked of him.
—Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Unwind by the Atlantic With sloping sand dunes, swaying beach grass and unbeatable views of the surf and sky, the beaches of the Outer Banks are a perfect place to spend an afternoon.
—Kate Lewis, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Noun
Her track is graceless , like dragging a packing case places , and almost any slope
defeats her modest hopes .
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 13 June 2025
While every player answered questions pertaining to the rough and slope of the greens, Scheffler fielded a question that only could be asked of him.
—Kendall Capps, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Verb
As if that were not enough, the side of the green that connects to the fairway slopes downhill, so balls that do not hit the putting surface directly run the risk of rolling all the way into the water.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Unwind by the Atlantic With sloping sand dunes, swaying beach grass and unbeatable views of the surf and sky, the beaches of the Outer Banks are a perfect place to spend an afternoon.
—Kate Lewis, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slope
Noun
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Ramping up the incline on a treadmill or taking a trail riddled with hills can certainly get your heart pumping…or turn a casual stroll into a banger of a leg workout.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
20 June 2025
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There are multiple grab handles (the 20 percent incline gets real very fast), and the lower ones have heart rate sensors.—
Kristin Canning,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
Verb
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On monthly Red Mirror Party nights, the whole space tilts into extravagance: live shows, flowing Champagne, and a dress code best described as ‘shiny’.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Wealth growth was tilted strongly toward North America, propelled by a stable U.S. dollar and upbeat financial markets, according to UBS analysts.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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The inclination of those operating from this skillset is to evaluate the interrelationships and interconnections within and between steps, processes, systems and people.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Marseille’s artistic inclination is matched by an obsession with food which, typically, is very different from what appears on plates in the rest of France.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
20 June 2025
Verb
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India, meanwhile, is angling for Trump World to exempt its economy from sectoral tariffs on autos and steel and reciprocal taxes.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett are angling for the starting position, and rookies Sanders and Dillon Gabriel are angling to also start somehow, but possibly land a third-string situation.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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Photo : Open Homes Photography A gradient sunset from the home with Golden Gate Bridge views.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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First of all, the gradient pink hues are absolutely gorgeous.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 June 2025
Verb
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To move off, the rider leans forward, turns by leaning to the side and slows to a stop by leaning back.—
Paul Ridden
June 24,
New Atlas,
24 June 2025
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For example, under President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo from 2001 to 2010, the Philippines leaned toward China.—
Yuen Foong Khong,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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“Slope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slope. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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