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noun

Definition of slopenext
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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slope

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verb

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
Noun
Neighbors say when storms hit, water runs down the parking lot on one side, off the road on another, and down a slope in the back. — Dan Snyder, CBS News, 29 July 2026 After partnering with We Norwegians on skiwear last year, the Markarian designer has traded the slopes for the golf course, debuting a line of premium athletic apparel and accessories for Malbon. — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
Verb
Finnish ​architect Eero Saarinen designed the airport's terminal building, a distinctive structure with a sloping roof that sweeps up toward ​the sky on opposite sides. — David Shepardson, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Juncos typically build nests on the ground, on gently sloping rocks, and in the roots of felled trees. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for slope
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slope
  1. incline
  2. tilt
  3. inclination
  4. angle
  5. gradient
  6. lean
Noun
  • This portable treadmill is super compact, turning any room into your personal walking track, with a maximum speed of 3 mph controlled via remote and an adjustable incline of 5% or 7%.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Then, roughly a mile into the trek, the electric assist on Peoples’ mountain wheelchair suddenly stopped working, leaving her to power the remaining miles using only her arms on every incline.
    — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of incline
Verb
  • The equatorial mount tilts to match Earth’s axis, allowing smooth tracking by turning two cables instead of pushing the tube constantly.
    — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • We humans from time to time are tilted heavily toward the darkness, but the ultimate counter to that seems to be religion.
    — Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of tilt
Noun
  • The inclination to boycott an organization was fairly consistent across party lines—48% of Democrats and 40% of Republicans.
    — Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Undoubtedly, a 3-4-2-1 delivered the best results last season, but the manager’s natural inclination is to play with four defenders.
    — Luke Bosher, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of inclination
Verb
  • Gosling, who was nominated for a best supporting actor Oscar for his role as Ken, is angling to raise his pay to $20 million.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Last year, the 49ers traded Samuel for a fifth-round draft pick to the Washington Commanders, the franchise that Brandon Aiyuk has unsuccessfully angled to join since walking out on the 49ers last season.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
Definition of angle
Noun
  • The object inside would be protected from the external temperature gradient, while an observer outside would see the pattern expected from an uninterrupted material.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 July 2026
  • Color choices are tortoise grey polarized, black grey polarized, caramel G15 polarized, and soft taupe crystal brown gradient polarized.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of gradient
Verb
  • That created a contentious primary for the Republican-leaning district, which stretches east from Nashville.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The menu leans toward inventive New American cuisine with global influences, blending steakhouse favorites with seafood, sushi and shareable appetizers.
    — Evan Moore August 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of lean

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