as in standing
rising straight up
a vertical cliff face
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Recent Examples of vertical
However, most apps struggle with nuances of the vertical temperature structure and cloud microphysics.
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Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Several spacings and gaps were potential vermin entrances including spacing and gaps between floor boards, a vertical air gap along double front doors and on the ceiling above the ice cream chest freezer in the retail aisle.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated January 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
There’s a vertical wall of ice at the midpoint.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
The building was designed in 1968 by renowned Florentine architect Lando Bartoli in a modernist rationalist style and is characterized by a stone facade and vertical bronze elements.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Several spacings and gaps were potential vermin entrances including spacing and gaps between floor boards, a vertical air gap along double front doors and on the ceiling above the ice cream chest freezer in the retail aisle.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated January 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
There’s a vertical wall of ice at the midpoint.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026
The building was designed in 1968 by renowned Florentine architect Lando Bartoli in a modernist rationalist style and is characterized by a stone facade and vertical bronze elements.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vertical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vertical
Adjective
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The United Center crowd held a standing ovation in support of Murray during a tribute video.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The dealmaking has already gone through Sunday night and began almost as soon as the movie received a standing ovation after its Saturday night premiere at the Eccles Theatre and then enjoyed rave reviews.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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If the lever is perpendicular to the gas line, the gas valve is shut off.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
28 Jan. 2026
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The dipole antennas are mounted perpendicular to each other on a small turntable, forming an X when seen from above.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For total protection, erect metal or polypropylene deer fencing around the plant to prevent them from entering.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Thanks for that last shot of a fully erect Tommy.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The soft-close handle in particular stood out—unlike other coolers whose handles fall to the ground, the Ninja’s stayed upright or slowly lowered.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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Just sitting, upright—that, apparently, is all there is to zazen.—
Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Vertical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vertical. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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