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
Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
As part of his new collection for the brand, Arnold unveiled a new shape—a slightly sloping, almost smile-like pleat that’s simultaneously nonchalant and fully sophisticated.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Their test setup involved a ramp containing sand to simulate sloping dunes on Mars.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Located next door to California High School, the park can get crowded on summer weekends, but the grounds are spacious enough that visitors can spread out, including on the sloping lawn shaded by redwood trees.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
From a trading perspective, a breakout above the slightly upward-sloping resistance line, currently near 170, would create an upside target near 196.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 27 May 2026
This also allows the turret to turn 360° and fire at any angle of elevation, even on sloping terrain.
—David Szondy
may 23, New Atlas, 23 May 2026
Surrounded by mature trees, dense greenery, and high walls, the grounds create a private, park-like idyll with sloping lawns, spacious terraces, and views toward the Hollywood Hills and Griffith Park Observatory, with a swimming pool at the center of the estate.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
Tyler Karu Design and Interiors set up comfortable seating that creates an indoor-outdoor feel built for lingering over a view of the sloping green lawn leading to the water.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
Visitors are free to enjoy the half-mile pebble beach that's popular for swimming but only accessible via downward-sloping walking paths.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
The hole should have sloping sides to encourage roots to grow out wide into the surrounding soil.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Watch for soft spots on floors, uneven or sloping flooring, cracks in walls and warped materials.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
As part of his new collection for the brand, Arnold unveiled a new shape—a slightly sloping, almost smile-like pleat that’s simultaneously nonchalant and fully sophisticated.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Their test setup involved a ramp containing sand to simulate sloping dunes on Mars.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
And the white coral sand beach itself is stunning, gently sloping offshore—perfect for snorkeling when the ocean is calm.
—Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Located next door to California High School, the park can get crowded on summer weekends, but the grounds are spacious enough that visitors can spread out, including on the sloping lawn shaded by redwood trees.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
From a trading perspective, a breakout above the slightly upward-sloping resistance line, currently near 170, would create an upside target near 196.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 27 May 2026
This also allows the turret to turn 360° and fire at any angle of elevation, even on sloping terrain.
—David Szondy
may 23, New Atlas, 23 May 2026
Surrounded by mature trees, dense greenery, and high walls, the grounds create a private, park-like idyll with sloping lawns, spacious terraces, and views toward the Hollywood Hills and Griffith Park Observatory, with a swimming pool at the center of the estate.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
Tyler Karu Design and Interiors set up comfortable seating that creates an indoor-outdoor feel built for lingering over a view of the sloping green lawn leading to the water.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
Visitors are free to enjoy the half-mile pebble beach that's popular for swimming but only accessible via downward-sloping walking paths.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
The hole should have sloping sides to encourage roots to grow out wide into the surrounding soil.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sloping
Adjective
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His sloped shoulders suggested bodily power that was sleepy and sly; his large head and dark, badly cut hair amplified the weight and solidity of him, but his lips were sensitive and a little slack, as if yearning for something he’d been long deprived of.—
Mary Gaitskill,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2026
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The sloped, landscaped half-acre lot offers a terrace and a two-car garage.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
30 Jan. 2026
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Both Eichel and Marner have been Conn Smythe-worthy so far, scoring above a point-per-game rate while tilting the ice heavily with nearly 60 percent of the goals apiece.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Even during what is generally considered the busy spring housing season, there are signs that overall power is tilting more toward buyers.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Right fielder Kerry Carpenter (shoulder) returned as a DH on Sunday, and second baseman Gleyber Torres (oblique) should not be far behind, potentially sparking the offense.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Suárez, who missed 25 games with a mild left oblique strain, homered off Dylan Dodd in the seventh, his fourth homer of the season.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Just a forehand shot away from the red clay courts, Auteuil is an authentic pocket of Paris that’s far from the tourist throngs—and the stereotypes sometimes saddled on it by east-leaning Parisians.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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According to right-leaning economists, the Fed and other central banks enable government growth.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Mars, Saturn and the moon will be in a diagonal line about an hour before sunrise on Thursday, June 11.—
Alexiah Syrai Olsen,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2026
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There’s a hydraulic rebound control suspension and a sidewinder mode for diagonal crawling.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Even with the production pipeline slowing down in post-strike years, the sheer mass of TV shows angling for Emmy attention in these late spring months is intense.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Texas Democrats are angling to win their first Senate race since 1988.—
Fin Daniel Gómez,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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“Sloping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sloping. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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