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
Caitlin Gunther, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
Windows frame mountain views, opening onto terraces that overlook skiers whooshing down the slopes.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
The yard slopes gently, allowing for a walk-out basement at the rear of the home with a direct connection to the in-ground pool and spa.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
Stand on the slopes of the massive Newberry Volcano in Newberry National Volcanic Monument.
—Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
This is the first time scientists saw the species living in trench slopes as well, Judah said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 12 June 2026
The wide fairways saddle back to the middle, the greens roll true with some quirky slopes, the ocean views are spectacular, every blade of grass is well maintained, and the fresh ocean breezes can wreak havoc on some of your shots.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
For nearly 25 years, GoPro cameras have gone underwater, glided with parachutes and slipped down ski slopes, enabling the adventurous to record images of their experiences.
—CBS News, 11 June 2026
Mount Merapi One of the most active volcanoes on Earth, Merapi erupts frequently and produces deadly pyroclastic flows that can race down its slopes at high speeds.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Safer travel can be found on lower-angle terrain, generally slopes less than 30 degrees, particularly in areas sheltered from the wind.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Sunrise Park Resort The ski resort in the White Mountains has snow tubing, cross-country skiing and snow biking as well as downhill slopes for skiing and snowboarding.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Expansive tracts of upland pine and hardwood forests frame the trails, while the seepage slopes host carnivorous pitcher plants, terrestrial orchids, and other rare species.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Low fence markers can be seen outlining the building zone along Route 2, which slopes along open land, wooded patches and some ravines.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
The road, lined with two-story homes on each side, slopes down a gradual hill.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
Made from 12 shipping containers, including one open-top container for a small swimming pool, the interior is expansive, industrial, and light-filled, with sweeping views of the surrounding slopes.
—Caitlin Gunther, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
Windows frame mountain views, opening onto terraces that overlook skiers whooshing down the slopes.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
The yard slopes gently, allowing for a walk-out basement at the rear of the home with a direct connection to the in-ground pool and spa.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
Stand on the slopes of the massive Newberry Volcano in Newberry National Volcanic Monument.
—Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
This is the first time scientists saw the species living in trench slopes as well, Judah said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 12 June 2026
The wide fairways saddle back to the middle, the greens roll true with some quirky slopes, the ocean views are spectacular, every blade of grass is well maintained, and the fresh ocean breezes can wreak havoc on some of your shots.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
For nearly 25 years, GoPro cameras have gone underwater, glided with parachutes and slipped down ski slopes, enabling the adventurous to record images of their experiences.
—CBS News, 11 June 2026
Mount Merapi One of the most active volcanoes on Earth, Merapi erupts frequently and produces deadly pyroclastic flows that can race down its slopes at high speeds.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
Verb
One of my favorite choices is developing a dry creek bed that slopes away from a home's foundation.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Safer travel can be found on lower-angle terrain, generally slopes less than 30 degrees, particularly in areas sheltered from the wind.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Sunrise Park Resort The ski resort in the White Mountains has snow tubing, cross-country skiing and snow biking as well as downhill slopes for skiing and snowboarding.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Expansive tracts of upland pine and hardwood forests frame the trails, while the seepage slopes host carnivorous pitcher plants, terrestrial orchids, and other rare species.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Low fence markers can be seen outlining the building zone along Route 2, which slopes along open land, wooded patches and some ravines.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
The road, lined with two-story homes on each side, slopes down a gradual hill.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2026
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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According to the project team, Pemba walked independently on sections of terrain with inclines of less than 30 degrees.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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This two-lane highway runs parallel to the Rio Grande and is filled with mountain views, steep inclines, and dramatic switchbacks.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Verb
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So instead of rotating with its axis straight up and down, the Earth tilts slightly to one side.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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When that income stream is smaller, less secure, or more burdened by caregiving obligations, the optimal portfolio tilts toward safety.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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There were inclinations to not fully believe in their capabilities against Argentina.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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Born to a humble family in the twilight years of the shogunate, Higuchi Natsuko (as she was born) was the fourth child and second daughter of a man with scholarly inclinations, who as a farmer had come to the capital to seek both fortune and rank.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Moon angles her chin and the light dims in her eyes.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Understand The Reporter’s Beat To Tailor A Pitch My team focuses on developing the most compelling, relevant pitch angles for our clients.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Think fruity designs, beachy decals, and vibrant gradients.—
Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
18 June 2026
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The gemstones were meticulously arranged in tonal gradients, progressing from deeper shades at the base to more luminous hues at the crest.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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But with that seventh shuffle, the deck suddenly tips into a highly unstructured state.—
John Pavlus,
Quanta Magazine,
17 June 2026
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Johnson is a throwback big man who tips the scales at 6-foot-9, 250 pounds, but also has the new-age skillset that NBA teams require from frontcourt players.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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