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
Becky Bohrer, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Because the Bike Path falls under different city jurisdictions, no one section of the San Diego Municipal Code outlines what is permitted and not permitted on the slopes.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
David Szondy
may 23, New Atlas, 23 May 2026
Its large tower house was typical of fortifications built between the 15th and 17th centuries, with 18-foot-thick walls that slope inward for stability and defense.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
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Noun
Park rangers and mountain guides install and maintain snow pickets — which are used to help build anchors for extra protection on areas like steep slopes — between the high camp and Denali Pass, the park has said.
—Becky Bohrer, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Because the Bike Path falls under different city jurisdictions, no one section of the San Diego Municipal Code outlines what is permitted and not permitted on the slopes.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Verb
This also allows the turret to turn 360° and fire at any angle of elevation, even on sloping terrain.
—David Szondy
may 23, New Atlas, 23 May 2026
Its large tower house was typical of fortifications built between the 15th and 17th centuries, with 18-foot-thick walls that slope inward for stability and defense.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slope
Noun
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The Iron Shark roller coaster at Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier came to a stop midride, leaving the riders stuck on the incline for several hours.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Rumors and proposals are starting to percolate, revealing the steep incline the Nuggets face to remain a championship contender.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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More storms possible A developing El Niño in the Pacific Ocean could tilt conditions toward a more active eastern and central Pacific hurricane season this year.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Adding Philly or Boston would have tilted the geographic balance too heavily toward the northeast.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
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The 11 satellites on board are flying to a mid-inclination orbit.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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So far, Cuban leaders have signaled no inclination to make political concessions.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Lia Godfrey passed ahead to Brazil’s Dudinha, who angled a low shot to the right of Chicago goalkeeper Katie Atkinson.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Two wings of overwater villas flare out from the far sides of the island, its shape reminiscent of that of Italy, some specifically angled for prime sunset views.—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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This means that a missile suspended on an external pylon or inside an internal weapons bay is subjected to extreme gradients in pressure and velocity.—
David Szondy
June 04,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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Lens options include gradient and tinted versions in daisy and pistachio.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Paintbox, the kids' club, has daily activities that lean into the resort's natural environment and wildlife, and Low Country culture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The cities on the list included Nashville, Dallas, Austin, Houston, Phoenix and Atlanta from traditionally right-leaning states Tennessee, Texas, Arizona and Georgia.—
Lindsay Kornick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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“Slope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slope. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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