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
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 June 2025
Images from the volcano at the time of the eruption, shared by The Times and The Telegraph, showed tourists racing down Mount Etna’s slopes as plumes of smoke and ash burst into the air.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 2 June 2025
Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025
The tranquil spaces blend streamlined, minimalist interiors with Korean architectural features like gently sloping tiled roofs, and antique paintings and furniture span the Joseon Dynasty era (14th–20th centuries).
—Leslie Patrick, AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Data from the satellite also found sulfur dioxide in the plume as lava fountains flowed down Mount Etna's eastern slope with a smaller flow to the south, according to ESA.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 4 June 2025
Images from the volcano at the time of the eruption, shared by The Times and The Telegraph, showed tourists racing down Mount Etna’s slopes as plumes of smoke and ash burst into the air.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 2 June 2025
Verb
Lake Norman State Park offers a long, gently sloping swim beach, lots of shade, picnic areas, hiking trails and even mountain biking routes.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025
The tranquil spaces blend streamlined, minimalist interiors with Korean architectural features like gently sloping tiled roofs, and antique paintings and furniture span the Joseon Dynasty era (14th–20th centuries).
—Leslie Patrick, AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slope
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Ramping up the incline on a treadmill or taking a trail riddled with hills can certainly get your heart pumping…or turn a casual stroll into a banger of a leg workout.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
20 June 2025
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There are multiple grab handles (the 20 percent incline gets real very fast), and the lower ones have heart rate sensors.—
Kristin Canning,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
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On monthly Red Mirror Party nights, the whole space tilts into extravagance: live shows, flowing Champagne, and a dress code best described as ‘shiny’.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Wealth growth was tilted strongly toward North America, propelled by a stable U.S. dollar and upbeat financial markets, according to UBS analysts.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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And, swear to God, my inclination to be a doctor was that.—
Kimberly Dishongh,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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And Just Like That is out of a inclination to see Carrie continue to live her messy and fabulous life as a pretty egregiously out-of-touch Manhattan socialite.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
20 June 2025
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India, meanwhile, is angling for Trump World to exempt its economy from sectoral tariffs on autos and steel and reciprocal taxes.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett are angling for the starting position, and rookies Sanders and Dillon Gabriel are angling to also start somehow, but possibly land a third-string situation.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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Photo : Open Homes Photography A gradient sunset from the home with Golden Gate Bridge views.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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First of all, the gradient pink hues are absolutely gorgeous.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 June 2025
Verb
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For example, under President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo from 2001 to 2010, the Philippines leaned toward China.—
Yuen Foong Khong,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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To move off, the rider leans forward, turns by leaning to the side and slows to a stop by leaning back.—
Paul Ridden
June 24,
New Atlas,
24 June 2025
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“Slope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slope. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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