as in inclines
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the next stretch of the trail had a gentle slope which made it easier to climb
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as in tilts
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 slopes
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
North-facing slopes around Gornergrat and Stockhorn tend to hold firm, chalky conditions, while the cross-border run into Cervinia adds sunnier aspects and softer snow.
—Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
The debut property is just a short walk from Truckee’s historic downtown and a quick drive to Lake Tahoe’s famed ski slopes.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Higher elevations, especially westward-facing slopes of the Ridges and Laurel Highlands, will have a higher chance for travel to be impacted as usual.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Their goal was to create a compact and lightweight product that is versatile enough to handle quickly changing terrain – from powdery slopes to icy trails.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026
These cobalt crusts are found on seamount slopes, which contain vital metals such as cobalt, nickel, and platinum.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Humidity levels dropping into the 30s in the afternoon with some 20s on south facing slopes.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Start early, since most of the route is exposed on south-facing slopes.
—Outside, 4 Nov. 2025
Evan Howell, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
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In the winter, residents can take to the slopes of Sun Valley Resort; come summertime, skis are replaced with hiking boots, mountain bikes, and golf clubs.
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Meanwhile, seawater intrudes like an advancing army toward thicker ice, which rests on bedrock that slopes inward toward the bowl-like center of the continent.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for slopes
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Its flexible 3-layer HydroWall shell is completely waterproof and still breathable, with pit zips to release excess heat on steep inclines.—
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Recovery days are crucial because posterior chain muscles—your glutes, hamstrings, and calves—can fatigue quickly at higher inclines, says Hribick.—
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Breakfast at The Restaurant starts off strong with pastries prepared by the in-house French pastry chef, while later in the day, the menu tilts toward elevated Asian cuisine.—
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Their family property has sat empty for years — the horse corral's beams are broken and its roof caved in, the garage tilts, and the house needs extensive repairs.—
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This time around, the cuisine will focus on Laura’s roots, offering up dishes that show off Mexico’s culinary inclinations.—
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His beliefs and artistic inclinations were protean and often contradictory.—
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In 2026, however, with social media showcasing neck angles few mortals are born with, expectations are sky-high—for patients and doctors alike.—
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In one of Storch’s pictures, an old man on a wooden porch angles his face up toward the sun.—
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Hisense says cyan occupies a part of the spectrum where the human eye is especially sensitive, allowing the panel to render smoother gradients, more realistic tones and subtler transitions without oversaturation.—
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Calendar pages with gradients, text overlays, or metallic accents create the most striking effects for this one, as the spiral created reveals unexpected color combinations.—
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The mistake immediately tips Nathan off to the romantic relationship brewing between Rebecca and the geologist.—
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The new map tips the scale toward Republicans in five districts, including Veasey’s.—
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“Slopes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slopes. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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