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
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
John Scott Lewinski, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
Tenkan-sen is above the Kijun-sen, with both lines sloping upward.
—Karl Montevirgen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Besides the value of its open spaces and sloping landscapes amid the city center, Bayfront Park is a sign of faith that if the city is willing to invest $30 million downtown, its citizens will be encouraged to build, shop and live there.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The South by Southwest Music Festival, by comparison, is sloping downward.
—Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
With its sloping roof and high ceilings, the cavernous railway terminal on the rural outskirts of Vientiane resembled a small airport.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
That reconciliation demanded much more money and time than the sloping piles of boulders that comprise the conventional response to flood threats.
—James S. Russell, Bloomberg, 13 Mar. 2026
But by stabilizing and then regrouping constructively, Interdigital has now traced out a bullish inverse head-and-shoulders pattern with an upward-sloping neckline.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
If your garden lives on a sloping piece of land, some organic mulches can be subject to washing away with storm runoff.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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 height comes from a stance atop 20-inch wheels, and the vehicle’s sloping hood descends low, like a brooding brow.
—John Scott Lewinski, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
Tenkan-sen is above the Kijun-sen, with both lines sloping upward.
—Karl Montevirgen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Besides the value of its open spaces and sloping landscapes amid the city center, Bayfront Park is a sign of faith that if the city is willing to invest $30 million downtown, its citizens will be encouraged to build, shop and live there.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The South by Southwest Music Festival, by comparison, is sloping downward.
—Thor Christensen, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
With its sloping roof and high ceilings, the cavernous railway terminal on the rural outskirts of Vientiane resembled a small airport.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
That reconciliation demanded much more money and time than the sloping piles of boulders that comprise the conventional response to flood threats.
—James S. Russell, Bloomberg, 13 Mar. 2026
But by stabilizing and then regrouping constructively, Interdigital has now traced out a bullish inverse head-and-shoulders pattern with an upward-sloping neckline.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
If your garden lives on a sloping piece of land, some organic mulches can be subject to washing away with storm runoff.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Mar. 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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Though the Kremlin-friendly Orban had held power for the past 16 years, partly by tilting the electoral system in his favor, his far-right Fidesz party lost to the center-right Tisza party of anti-corruption campaigner Peter Magyar.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
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Pour a heaping 1/3 cup batter into the pan, tilting to coat evenly.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With Doncic and Reaves (Grade 2 left oblique muscle strain) out, the Lakers needed other players to fill that void.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Sousa, returning from an oblique injury, will pitch on back-to-back days as the final step of his rehab assignment before Houston activates him.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
19 Apr. 2026
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While winemakers are leaning into narratives and experiences to attract this sizeable demographic, real estate developers are using wine to court high-income members of the generation.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Coastal Commission decision gave political cover to lawmakers in liberal-leaning communities to approve the bill that will speed up home construction by exempting most projects from deep environmental review.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Thinly slice remaining 1 scallion on a diagonal; set aside for serving.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Its lens also offers the widest coverage among single-lens action cams, covering a staggering 159° diagonal viewing angle, and, of course, supports narrower views for vlogging with reduced distortion.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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Visitors can fish year-round, including from the shore, and can learn more about angling at the Destin History & Fishing Museum.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
17 Apr. 2026
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The guests, who are fun, loud, and obviously angling to get a bit messy — why not, the cameras are on!—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Sloping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sloping. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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