sloping 1 of 2

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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sloping

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verb

present participle of slope
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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Adjective
  • At this point, Chisholm’s teammates must have his lyrics memorized, as he’s been nearly unstoppable since returning from an oblique strain earlier this month.
    Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
  • Lost Gold Glove shortstop Ezequiel Tovar for most of the first half, first because of a bruised hip, and now because of a strained oblique.
    Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • Brands are leaning into innovation, heritage, and exclusivity, creating excitement among collectors and enthusiasts.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Conservatives have complained for years that platforms like Facebook and YouTube disproportionately censor right-leaning viewpoints.
    David McCabe, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Also, more could be added by converting some of the wider streets from parallel to diagonal parking.
    Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
  • The tee shot follows a cape-style layout, with a diagonal pond guarding the fairway from left to right.
    Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Verb
  • Always angling to be the good daughter, the obedient one, the ladylike one, the prettier one.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Studies show that angling yourself upright during sleep can help combat a number of related issues—including sleep apnea, acid reflux, lower back pain, and snoring.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Sloping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sloping. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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