as in hill
an upward slope
the steep acclivity was especially daunting for the novice hikers
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Noun
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The Hippie Tree — a giant eucalyptus perched at the top of a dusty hill — is a quick jaunt from downtown.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026 -
Craving rolling hills, olive groves, and a glass of Chianti at dusk?—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Be prepared for a few steep inclines (and, unfortunately, background traffic noise from a nearby road).—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
16 May 2026
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As Meernik explained, participants began by walking on a treadmill that gradually increased in incline and speed, and kept going until continuing became unsafe or too hard.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
13 May 2026
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Friday’s 244km (151 miles) day was the longest Grand Tour stage in five years, featuring 4,467 metres of climbing — no Grand Tour stage over 240km since 2000 had featured more ascent.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The film tracks Lean’s remarkable progress to the peak of the medium – an extremely unlikely ascent for multiple reasons.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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“Acclivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclivity. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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