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slope 1 of 2

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
On steep slopes, this mechanism also lets the ball control its downhill speed by simply angling the pendulum uphill. — IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026 This photograph taken on May 20, 2026, shows mountaineers climbing a slope lined up during their ascent from the Hillary Step to summit Mount Everest in Nepal. — Sam Meredith,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
Most ground is sloped and covered in loose gravel or ankle-twisting stones. — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026 Adults can sit comfortably in the back, but taller passengers lose some headroom because of the sloping roof. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 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
  • The imposing gate and incline signal that privacy is one of the adults-only resort’s strongest assets, attracting high-profile guests like Katy Perry and Sir Paul McCartney.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Pro version utilizes dual 250-W all-wheel-drive hubs to generate the torque to climb an impressive 15% hill incline.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of incline
Verb
  • Photos from Reuters after the crash showed the aircraft with its nose on the ground and tail tilted up.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Some Cardinals players were spotted in their dugout ahead of the game sporting crooked caps, and one player incorporated a slight hat-tilting motion into his post-hit celebration.
    — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of tilt
Noun
  • In 2024, the Caltech team presented additional findings, which specifically focused on long-period, low-inclination objects that are known to traverse Neptune's orbit.
    — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike Emery’s inclination for new signings to bed in, Jackson has had no period of grace.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of inclination
Verb
  • On steep slopes, this mechanism also lets the ball control its downhill speed by simply angling the pendulum uphill.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
  • After a massive settlement with Meta, California’s attorney general is angling for broader changes to the social media industry.
    — Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of angle
Noun
  • In this sector, the gradient between Turn 6 and Turn 7 reaches just over eight percent, with cars reaching the track's highest point at the latter corner.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Near the breakdown, acceleration, pressure gradients, momentum transfer, and viscosity all grow dramatically.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of gradient
Verb
  • Those rumors haven’t gone unnoticed, with Bronwyn leaning into them by making a scissoring motion with her hands — but all in jest!
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Cultivating a reputation as a go-to fixer for features, particularly when dealing with the internet, youth culture, and female leaning genre, her essays have appeared in New York Magazine‘s The Cut, Glamour, Variety and Volume 0.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
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“Slope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slope. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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