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
Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
The mini-flying probe will utilize active shock-absorption technology to safely land on slopes.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 6 Jan. 2026
New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2025
Gehry’s signature style included sloping walls and shining metallic façades.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
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Noun
There’s something worthwhile for every skier in The Centennial State’s Rocky Mountains, from Telluride’s rugged trails to Aspen’s luxurious slope-side accommodations.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
The mini-flying probe will utilize active shock-absorption technology to safely land on slopes.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
For those times when the ground is just too bumpy, sloped or otherwise uncomfortable to pitch a tent, the Float also comes with a hammock kit.
—New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2025
Gehry’s signature style included sloping walls and shining metallic façades.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slope
Noun
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Our tester was also impressed by how quiet the machine was while increasing its incline.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
4 Jan. 2026
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Lows were in the upper 40s, but temperatures will be on the incline throughout the day, topping out in the low 60s.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Most notably, the Sabres held on when the ice was tilted in their direction clinging to a one-goal lead in the third period.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The robot uses a stable, wheeled base inspired by robot vacuums, paired with a tilting torso and two articulated arms.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This time around, the cuisine will focus on Laura’s roots, offering up dishes that show off Mexico’s culinary inclinations.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
11 Jan. 2026
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The 11 satellites on board are flying to a mid-inclination orbit.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In a conventional turbine, blades are angled to deflect fluid flow and convert kinetic energy into mechanical work.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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This usually involves new walls, ceilings, floors, angled sound attenuation, and even sound dampeners.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Hisense says cyan occupies a part of the spectrum where the human eye is especially sensitive, allowing the panel to render smoother gradients, more realistic tones and subtler transitions without oversaturation.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 2026
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Calendar pages with gradients, text overlays, or metallic accents create the most striking effects for this one, as the spiral created reveals unexpected color combinations.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
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The short program — which caps at two minutes, 40 seconds — leans as much on precision and storytelling as jumps.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Kosmera Nebula 1 is a four-door electric concept that leans toward supercar proportions rather than a traditional sedan layout.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Slope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slope. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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