as in standing
rising straight up
a vertical cliff face
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Recent Examples of vertical
In contrast, when waves strike vertical concrete seawalls, the energy is reflected back into the water rather than absorbed.
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Sara Pezeshk, The Conversation, 16 Apr. 2025
If both series were graphed using a single vertical axis, the (blue) intraday series would hug the horizontal axis.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
In fact, a 2024 study backed by the International Olympic Committee found that trans women who have suppressed their testosterone may face competitive disadvantages compared to cis women in some key metrics like vertical leap.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 4 Apr. 2025
The platform is also exploring vertical micro dramas — short-form episodic content designed for mobile viewing, a format that’s generating billions in revenue across Asia.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
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Sara Pezeshk, The Conversation, 16 Apr. 2025
If both series were graphed using a single vertical axis, the (blue) intraday series would hug the horizontal axis.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
In fact, a 2024 study backed by the International Olympic Committee found that trans women who have suppressed their testosterone may face competitive disadvantages compared to cis women in some key metrics like vertical leap.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 4 Apr. 2025
The platform is also exploring vertical micro dramas — short-form episodic content designed for mobile viewing, a format that’s generating billions in revenue across Asia.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vertical
Adjective
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Abrego García, 29, was deported on March 15 despite a standing immigration court ruling from 2019 barring his removal to El Salvador due to credible threats from gangs targeting his family’s pupusa business.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
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Read Next World Local’s theory about ancient standing stone in UK forest turns out to be true.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Rip currents are fast flowing streams of water that form perpendicular to the beach.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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The following year, researchers excavated a set of about 12 footprints that appeared to walk in a line, then found another set of footprints running perpendicular.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
28 Nov. 2024
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Salvia nemorosa Sun Exposure: Full sun Soil Type: Dry to medium, well-draining, average Soil pH: Acidic to neutral (5.5-6.5) USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 to 8 The erect flower spikes of meadow sage add dramatic texture and contrast to rose bushes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2025
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Rich and poor kids alike would put on hardhats and erect skyscrapers or build dams.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2025
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These moves all strengthen muscles on the front of your body, including the chest, abs and hip flexors, without addressing muscles on the back of your body that help support upright posture, such as the mid back, glutes and hamstrings.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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The adjustable back reclines from upright to fully flat, and its cushions attach in three places to keep them secure.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Vertical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vertical. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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