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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Adjective
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Heyward has been out since May 24 with a left oblique strain.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 June 2025 -
Despite his missing time early this season with an oblique injury, all of that work has paid off.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Brands are leaning into innovation, heritage, and exclusivity, creating excitement among collectors and enthusiasts.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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The diagonal stripe has been used by countless teams around the world and was even adopted by next summer’s joint men’s World Cup hosts, the United States.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Always angling to be the good daughter, the obedient one, the ladylike one, the prettier one.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
22 Mar. 2025
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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 3 Jul. 2025.
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