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.
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Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
Their test setup involved a ramp containing sand to simulate sloping dunes on Mars.
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Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
The plans have touched off stiff opposition from neighbors worried about soil erosion, already a problem in an area of steeply sloping topography, and potential well contamination.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
The road wound upwards, past a sloping graveyard and cedar trees.
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
The Obama Presidential Center, which opens to the public on Friday, on Juneteenth, hugs the north end of Jackson Park, runs alongside a lagoon, rises 225 feet at its highest, and rolls backward down Stony Island Avenue, settling into 58,000 square feet of brilliantly green sloping lawn.
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Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
The tour takes one hour and 15 minutes and requires a 3/4-mile walk up and down sloping paths.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Native to eastern North America, wild mountain laurel plants grow en masse along woodland margins, rivers and streambanks, and sloping hillsides.
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Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
In early spring, the meadow — like the sloping rock garden fronting the house — fills with California poppies.
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Nicole Sours Larson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
The village boutiques scattered along the sloping cobblestone alleys are just a five-minute stroll away, and offer the standard unremarkable Provence souvenirs—traditional fabrics, yellow pottery, straw bags, and sweet-smelling soaps.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Adjective
Watch for soft spots on floors, uneven or sloping flooring, cracks in walls and warped materials.
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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
The modern silhouette’s low back and sloping arms provide a comfy foundation for anyone lucky enough to be invited in for a drink.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
The plans have touched off stiff opposition from neighbors worried about soil erosion, already a problem in an area of steeply sloping topography, and potential well contamination.
—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
The road wound upwards, past a sloping graveyard and cedar trees.
—
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
The Obama Presidential Center, which opens to the public on Friday, on Juneteenth, hugs the north end of Jackson Park, runs alongside a lagoon, rises 225 feet at its highest, and rolls backward down Stony Island Avenue, settling into 58,000 square feet of brilliantly green sloping lawn.
—
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
The tour takes one hour and 15 minutes and requires a 3/4-mile walk up and down sloping paths.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
Native to eastern North America, wild mountain laurel plants grow en masse along woodland margins, rivers and streambanks, and sloping hillsides.
—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
In early spring, the meadow — like the sloping rock garden fronting the house — fills with California poppies.
—
Nicole Sours Larson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
The village boutiques scattered along the sloping cobblestone alleys are just a five-minute stroll away, and offer the standard unremarkable Provence souvenirs—traditional fabrics, yellow pottery, straw bags, and sweet-smelling soaps.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sloping
Adjective
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Even the roof can be chosen in a flat, gable, or sloped style, with interior configurations to match.
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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.
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Each bag is equipped with features that make traveling easier, like comfort grip handles at the top and side, a self-locking retractable handle, back zippered pockets, and stability bars at the bottom to keep the bag from tilting while standing upright.
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Rather than tilting the motors – as the Osprey or Valo do – its solution is to tilt the entire wings.
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Mayfield, who turned 31 in April, appeared on the Bucs’ injury report 10 out of 18 weeks with issues that spanned his foot, toe, knee, right biceps, oblique and right shoulder.
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Altuve did not go on a minor-league rehab assignment before returning from his oblique injury.
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The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted its outlook last November for the contest from leaning Republican to a toss-up.
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To be sure, center-leaning candidates won Democratic primaries on Tuesday in upstate New York and Utah.
Adjective
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During Wednesday’s pregame, Henry described the nuances of France star Kylian Mbappé’s first goal against Senegal on a diagonal run in the box.
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The Frenchman’s brace put his full skillset on display – the first coming off a diagonal run through the box and a first-time shot that went to the left and rolled past Senegal keeper Eduard Mendy.
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Others play the long game, staying in role for months and even angling for promotions to expand access.
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At the start, David seems abrasive and unloving toward his own son and altogether too inviting toward John, who is eager to take over the biographical project that Jacob was angling for.
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“Sloping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sloping. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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