as in inclines
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 tilts
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 slopes
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Skiers are spoiled for choice here, with three mountain peaks and 51 slopes.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Humidity levels dropping into the 30s in the afternoon with some 20s on south facing slopes.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
There’s direct access to the bike trails in summer and the ski slopes in winter, which makes an active lifestyle both easy and natural.
—Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
The east slopes of the Oregon Cascades could see between 6 and 10 inches above 4,500 feet, according to the NWS.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Before heading to the slopes, follow these key tips to adjust your skin care routine and prevent irritation, dryness and sun damage while out in the snow.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
This family-friendly mountain with plenty of gentle slopes offers half-day adult and junior group lessons from $239 to $269.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
These can be low-lying areas in your yard, such as slopes or valleys, that are colder than higher or sheltered areas, such as at the top of a hill or near a brick retaining wall.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Evan Howell, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
These cobalt crusts are found on seamount slopes, which contain vital metals such as cobalt, nickel, and platinum.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Skiers are spoiled for choice here, with three mountain peaks and 51 slopes.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Humidity levels dropping into the 30s in the afternoon with some 20s on south facing slopes.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
There’s direct access to the bike trails in summer and the ski slopes in winter, which makes an active lifestyle both easy and natural.
—Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
The east slopes of the Oregon Cascades could see between 6 and 10 inches above 4,500 feet, according to the NWS.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Before heading to the slopes, follow these key tips to adjust your skin care routine and prevent irritation, dryness and sun damage while out in the snow.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
This family-friendly mountain with plenty of gentle slopes offers half-day adult and junior group lessons from $239 to $269.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
These can be low-lying areas in your yard, such as slopes or valleys, that are colder than higher or sheltered areas, such as at the top of a hill or near a brick retaining wall.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, seawater intrudes like an advancing army toward thicker ice, which rests on bedrock that slopes inward toward the bowl-like center of the continent.
—Evan Howell, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slopes
Noun
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Several sections south of town offered up steep, short, rocky inclines that did not feel particularly rideable on a bike loaded with camping gear and five days of food and fuel.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Most roads were nothing more than unpaved, gravel tracks with steep inclines, scary drop-offs, and switchback curves.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That’s the matchup that tilts this pick for me.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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As the global luxury market tilts toward experience, identity, and geographic diversification, Chaar sees the Gulf as its next epicenter.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Lin—whose early career at Zappos and mathematical inclinations molded him into an early backer of companies like Airbnb and DoorDash—has been at Sequoia since 2010.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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For costume designer Nicky Smith, helping Robinson and Kanin deliver on the show’s eccentric potential meant working against her natural inclinations.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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When patterns show which angles hold attention and which intros lose readers early, teams can refine headlines, add context boxes, and improve internal links so coverage feels useful and easy to follow.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
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Beam angles set tile weights and can be positive or negative.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Fortunately, the terrain doesn’t give me much choice early on, launching into some absurd gradients as steep as 36 percent—essentially a wall.—
Joe Baur,
Outside,
31 Oct. 2025
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The range of possibilities allows the velvet effect to be applied in many other ways—from a subtle version, perhaps only on the tip of the classic French manicure, to more daring designs with abstract nail art, gradients, or metallic chrome details.—
Laura Solla,
Glamour,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The next telecast will be Tuesday night’s matchup in New Orleans with the Pelicans, which tips off a two-game road trip.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Nov. 2025
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Questions also remain for the start of a new House member who tips the power of Congress towards the Democrats.—
Selina Wang,
ABC News,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Slopes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slopes. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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