as in standing
rising straight up
a vertical cliff face
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Recent Examples of vertical
The grille design has also been simplified, replacing the previous dash-like detailing with cleaner vertical strakes arranged in a shield pattern.
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Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
To this model was added other ideas, like vertical integration so that as much of the rocket-making process was in-house rather than dependent on outside vendors.
—David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
Strategists who’ve studied the issue for the Navy say there’s a case for a warship somewhat larger than current Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, which displace less than 10,000 tons and carry a little under 100 vertical launch cells for missiles and interceptors.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
The researchers also demonstrated three-dimensional logic circuits and static random-access memory cells by connecting the layers with vertical metal links.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
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Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
To this model was added other ideas, like vertical integration so that as much of the rocket-making process was in-house rather than dependent on outside vendors.
—David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
Strategists who’ve studied the issue for the Navy say there’s a case for a warship somewhat larger than current Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, which displace less than 10,000 tons and carry a little under 100 vertical launch cells for missiles and interceptors.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026
The researchers also demonstrated three-dimensional logic circuits and static random-access memory cells by connecting the layers with vertical metal links.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vertical
Adjective
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The audience gave him a standing ovation.—
Time,
Time,
27 May 2026
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Progress updates became a standing agenda item in our weekly team meetings.—
Nancy Padberg,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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At each of the four end points, a small panel about 2 to 3 feet wide would be mounted perpendicular to the netting to prevent access.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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The resulting home consists of two perpendicular volumes perched atop an expansive triangular deck supported by a sculptural concrete base.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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The solitary daisy-like golden yellow flowers emerge from slender, erect stems.—
Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
5 May 2026
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The chickens stomp with swift feet like an Irish step dancer, keeping their tails erect and wings drooped.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The team, Outrigger Santa Cruz, stayed upright despite the surprise weight shift, Luckow told KTVU, noting the paddler in front — the stroker — kept her rhythm and helped prevent a tip.—
David Caraccio
May 27,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
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There’s room for up to 48 standard or slim cans and 12 upright wine or liquor bottles, with up to seven days of ice retention.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
26 May 2026
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“Vertical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vertical. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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