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
Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
While the location was in low-elevation terrain less prone to avalanche starts, it was exposed to avalanche runout from steeper slopes above.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Round cheekbones like a waxing moon, uptilted eyes like a fox's, a nose that sloped sharply downward.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Undoubtedly, that was part of the draw for the 15 people — four professional guides and their 11 clients — who went for a Presidents Day weekend adventure in the remote slopes north of Lake Tahoe, only to become victims of the deadliest avalanche in modern California history.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
While the location was in low-elevation terrain less prone to avalanche starts, it was exposed to avalanche runout from steeper slopes above.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
The town’s sloping main street, nestled in the craggy Wasatch Range, has practically become a symbol of the annual film gathering.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Round cheekbones like a waxing moon, uptilted eyes like a fox's, a nose that sloped sharply downward.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slope
Noun
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There was treadmill work, the running deck set at steep inclines, the speed gradually increasing.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The world outside Silo residents have little idea what's outside, because their video feed shows nothing but scrub, dead trees, and the corpses of deceased cleaners — everything else is obscured by the incline strategically placed around the entrance to the bunker.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Metro Atlanta homes sold at a discount last year at the highest rate in a decade, another sign the market has tilted in favor of buyers.—
Amy Wenk,
AJC.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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At this time, the Northern Hemisphere is not tilting toward or away from the Sun, giving us nearly equal amounts of day and night, according to the Smithsonian's Science Education Center.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Babcock shows no signs, or inclination, of slowing.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The simulations also show that Chrysalis would have perturbed Iapetus's orbit, leading to its high inclination.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Observers of the region believe Berisha, who was prime minister from 2005 to 2013 and faced his own corruption charges, is angling to topple the socialist prime minister and main political rival, Rama, and return to power.—
Chris Massaro,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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But the rest of the district standings are still up for grabs with Celina (8-4), Van Alstyne (8-4), Prosper Richland (8-4) and Gainesville (7-5) all angling for the final three spots.—
Ishmael Johnson,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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This seafoam green to lavender gradient, topped with white chrome powder, is a perfect homage to Pisces' aura colors.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Air Jordan 11’s traditional patent leather mudguard is replaced with shiny gray gradient leather, which is presumably a nod to the satin material found on souvenir jackets, while the pre-yellowed outsole features another reference notating Michael Jordan’s championship wins.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Children lean against a fence and wait to greet players during Dodgers spring training at Camelback Ranch in Arizona on Monday.—
Ronaldo Bolaños,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Freed from the albatross of expectation, Liu has now leaned into expression.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Slope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slope. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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