as in sloped
running in a slanting direction
a sloping ray of light that illuminates the painting's central figure is symbolic of heavenly inspiration
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as in tilting
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 sloping
Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Instead, as part of the national INA-Casa program, the architects Ludovico Quaroni and Mario Ridolfi created the Tiburtino neighborhood, a hilly maze of sloping streets, shaded stairways, and curving alleys.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Dec. 2025
Gehry’s signature style included sloping walls and shining metallic façades.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
The distinctive sloping stern and sweeping superstructure give the vessel its aerodynamic profile, which is underscored by swathes of glass that provide copious natural light to the salon and staterooms.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2025
The quick loss of water is even more evident in areas with banks, sloping lawns, and those with lots of hardscaping like walkways.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
The island’s relaxed energy carries throughout the resort's maze of 29 villas, sloping down a hill towards the beach.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Three-Bedroom With Landscaped Yard This three-bedroom, one-bathroom house on a sloping lot in North Berkeley was walkable to many amenities and the church, and had been upgraded throughout.
—Mark Kreidler, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
However, beginning in mid-2023, when PSX finally stopped moving lower and began to rally, those same averages flipped from sloping down to sloping up.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Their test setup involved a ramp containing sand to simulate sloping dunes on Mars.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
The property abuts a sloping canyon.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Instead, as part of the national INA-Casa program, the architects Ludovico Quaroni and Mario Ridolfi created the Tiburtino neighborhood, a hilly maze of sloping streets, shaded stairways, and curving alleys.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Dec. 2025
Gehry’s signature style included sloping walls and shining metallic façades.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2025
The distinctive sloping stern and sweeping superstructure give the vessel its aerodynamic profile, which is underscored by swathes of glass that provide copious natural light to the salon and staterooms.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2025
The quick loss of water is even more evident in areas with banks, sloping lawns, and those with lots of hardscaping like walkways.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
The island’s relaxed energy carries throughout the resort's maze of 29 villas, sloping down a hill towards the beach.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2025
Three-Bedroom With Landscaped Yard This three-bedroom, one-bathroom house on a sloping lot in North Berkeley was walkable to many amenities and the church, and had been upgraded throughout.
—Mark Kreidler, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
However, beginning in mid-2023, when PSX finally stopped moving lower and began to rally, those same averages flipped from sloping down to sloping up.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sloping
Adjective
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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
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Inside, its sloped rooflines, expansive windows, and original stone fireplace made an immediate impression.—
Kristen Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The robot uses a stable, wheeled base inspired by robot vacuums, paired with a tilting torso and two articulated arms.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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For now, that struggle appears to be tilting away from her and toward Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, particularly following Marcano Tábata’s replacement.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For now, the pastor is keeping his politics oblique.—
Sam Kestenbaum,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2026
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Losing Roman Anthony to an oblique strain in early September was a massive blow, and proved the offense wasn’t deep enough.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Kimmel had a tumultuous 2025, temporarily going off the air after conservative-leaning affiliate owners suspended the show following Kimmel’s remarks in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting.—
David Matthews,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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While China has a more advanced humanoid and service bot ecosystem, European startups are leaning into drones, while American firms dominate in premium medical bots and robotics software.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Chris Kreider’s diagonal pass connected with Jackson LaCombe, who immediately fed the puck to an unmarked Poehling for an easy conversion.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Woven in a standard over-under pattern, or a twill pattern (which creates diagonal lines), flannel is breathable, soft and feels slightly fuzzy.—
Mary Grace Granados
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The sport is comprised of two heavyweight conferences — the SEC and Big Ten — and two other power leagues — the Big 12 and ACC — each of which acts as its own independent fiefdom, angling for what’s primarily in the best interest of its respective members, not necessarily the greater whole.—
Eric Prisbell,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The board’s recommendation was unanimous—a tough break for Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison, who has spent months publicly angling to swallow up WBD following his headline-grabbing takeover of Paramount.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Sloping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sloping. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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