as in sloping
running in a slanting direction
the sloped arrangement of the pictures along the staircase wall should follow the line of the banister
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as in tilted
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 sloped
Mary Gaitskill, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026
The sloped, landscaped half-acre lot offers a terrace and a two-car garage.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
This can prevent sloped roofs from shedding snow properly and cause snow to accumulate on flat or low-slope roofs, FEMA said.
—Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
Each wing was connected to the main structure with long colonnades, hidden from street view by trees and sloped lawns.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Inside, its sloped rooflines, expansive windows, and original stone fireplace made an immediate impression.
—Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
Snipers set up on a very sloped roof on a suspect barricaded in a motel.
—Harper’s Magazine, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Its right legs leaned so severely that the whole top sloped.
—Noz Nozawa, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Accessibility features include gently sloped pathways and arched water jets.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Jamieson said the photographed shark maintained a depth of around 1,640 feet along a seabed that sloped into deeper water.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
The photographed shark was maintaining a depth of around 1,640 feet along a seabed that sloped into much deeper water.
—CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The photographed shark was maintaining a depth of around 500 meters (1,640 feet) along a seabed that sloped into much deeper water.
—CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
The photographed shark was maintaining a depth of around 500 meters (1,640 feet) along a seabed that sloped into much deeper water.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
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
Adjective
His sloped shoulders suggested bodily power that was sleepy and sly; his large head and dark, badly cut hair amplified the weight and solidity of him, but his lips were sensitive and a little slack, as if yearning for something he’d been long deprived of.
—Mary Gaitskill, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026
The sloped, landscaped half-acre lot offers a terrace and a two-car garage.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 30 Jan. 2026
This can prevent sloped roofs from shedding snow properly and cause snow to accumulate on flat or low-slope roofs, FEMA said.
—Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
Each wing was connected to the main structure with long colonnades, hidden from street view by trees and sloped lawns.
—Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Inside, its sloped rooflines, expansive windows, and original stone fireplace made an immediate impression.
—Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
Snipers set up on a very sloped roof on a suspect barricaded in a motel.
—Harper’s Magazine, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
The water will either puddle on top or run off if the site is sloped.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Its right legs leaned so severely that the whole top sloped.
—Noz Nozawa, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Accessibility features include gently sloped pathways and arched water jets.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Jamieson said the photographed shark maintained a depth of around 1,640 feet along a seabed that sloped into deeper water.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
The photographed shark was maintaining a depth of around 1,640 feet along a seabed that sloped into much deeper water.
—CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The photographed shark was maintaining a depth of around 500 meters (1,640 feet) along a seabed that sloped into much deeper water.
—CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
The photographed shark was maintaining a depth of around 500 meters (1,640 feet) along a seabed that sloped into much deeper water.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sloped
Adjective
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Watch for soft spots on floors, uneven or sloping flooring, cracks in walls and warped materials.—
Ryan Brennan
May 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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As part of his new collection for the brand, Arnold unveiled a new shape—a slightly sloping, almost smile-like pleat that’s simultaneously nonchalant and fully sophisticated.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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That battle tilted further toward Republicans when the Virginia Supreme Court ruled Friday that Democratic lawmakers had violated constitutional requirements when placing a redistricting amendment on the ballot.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2026
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That battle tilted further toward Republicans when the Virginia Supreme Court ruled Friday that Democratic lawmakers had violated constitutional requirements when placing a redistricting amendment on the ballot.—
Kim Chandler,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Shortstop Mookie Betts played in his first game since sustaining a strained right oblique last month, finishing with a single and throwing out a runner at home.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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When Betts landed on the 10-day IL on April 5 with an oblique strain, the Dodgers elected to platoon the middle infield but anointed Alex Freeland the starting second baseman.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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In contrast, OpenAI’s attorney suggested Musk, who helped create and fund the company, angled early for total control of OpenAI as Altman pushed back to ensure the powerful tech was not dominated by just one person.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Video of the pursuit broadcast on KTLA showed the bear running around the neighborhood as residents kept their distance and park rangers angled for a shot.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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So, Brown leaned harder into OG Anunoby, who finished with 24 points and five rebounds, at center, choosing that look over Sochan.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Investors have leaned into optimism about an end to hostilities, but the swift rally also underscores the significance of the global AI rally.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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“Sloped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sloped. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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