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
Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 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
While Greeks and Romans were the first to plant grapevines on the Rhône River’s steep slopes, the modern era of winemaking in this part of southeastern France dates back to the 18th century, when wine barrels were marked with the initials CDR for Côte du Rhône.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 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
Climate change is also holding more moisture in the air, leading to heavier rainfall — which scientists say is another factor in destabilizing certain slopes.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Which is something to think about until November when court will again be in session on the fir and aspen slopes of Disappointment Mountain.
—Bob Cary, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025
Evan Howell, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
Winter is a busy time, especially in towns with popular ski slopes like Ludlow’s Okemo Mountain Resort and Sugarbush Resort in Warren.
—Megan Margulies, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 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
While Greeks and Romans were the first to plant grapevines on the Rhône River’s steep slopes, the modern era of winemaking in this part of southeastern France dates back to the 18th century, when wine barrels were marked with the initials CDR for Côte du Rhône.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 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
Climate change is also holding more moisture in the air, leading to heavier rainfall — which scientists say is another factor in destabilizing certain slopes.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Which is something to think about until November when court will again be in session on the fir and aspen slopes of Disappointment Mountain.
—Bob Cary, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025
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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
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View gallery - 6 images Californian e-mobility outfit Viribus has launched a new electric trike family, with tasty specs like a 1,200-W peak motor on offer for pedaling or throttling up inclines, as well as dual shocks, rear differential, and a two-step folding design.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Oct. 2025
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Many of the bed frames in this list have customizable elevations, typically reaching around 45-degree inclines.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Endeavor features a centrifugal force spinning disk that tilts upwards.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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The seat tilts forward with the press of a button on the seat shoulder.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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The cosmos is asking us to define our aspirations and inclinations.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
20 Oct. 2025
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LaCombe, who played forward in his youth, has shown great improvement in his own end but still has the offensive inclinations to be a point producer.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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However, another modification the company will make to Super Heavy — though not one included for Flight 10 — will help gain some of those attack angles back.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The style is cut with a low décolleté and rounded toe, set on a curved block heel that angles inward for an architectural profile.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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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
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At its core, the technology exploits salinity gradients between water sources.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 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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Hoffman tips his hat to the comedy’s production designer, Patrick Howe, who created the casino set along with the art and design teams.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Slopes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slopes. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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