as in sloped
running in a slanting direction
a sloping ray of light that illuminates the painting's central figure is symbolic of heavenly inspiration
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as in tilting
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 sloping
Ryan Brennan
may 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
As part of his new collection for the brand, Arnold unveiled a new shape—a slightly sloping, almost smile-like pleat that’s simultaneously nonchalant and fully sophisticated.
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Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
Their test setup involved a ramp containing sand to simulate sloping dunes on Mars.
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Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
Bridget Borgobello
july 04,
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
The intention is for native plants and wildlife to remain undisturbed in the sloping steeps.
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Lara Johnson-Wheeler,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
Proper depths over a gradually sloping bottom didn’t produce nearly so many hits as did the same depths near a steep underwater bank.
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Jack G. Mell,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2026
Its long roofline, gently sloping rear hatch and clean body sides give it an upscale wagon appearance that stands apart from the sea of boxy crossovers.
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Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
This one from Arhaus is currently over $1,000 off, with sloping arms for all-day comfort.
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Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
Tiered terraces travel down the sloping backyard past granite outcroppings and towering pines before opening to panoramic views across the entire Lake Tahoe basin.
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Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
Price is now at $23 with both moving averages sloping lower above it.
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Josh Brown,sean Russo,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
The plans have touched off stiff opposition from neighbors worried about soil erosion, already a problem in an area of steeply sloping topography, and potential well contamination.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Adjective
Watch for soft spots on floors, uneven or sloping flooring, cracks in walls and warped materials.
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Ryan Brennan
may 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
As part of his new collection for the brand, Arnold unveiled a new shape—a slightly sloping, almost smile-like pleat that’s simultaneously nonchalant and fully sophisticated.
—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
Their test setup involved a ramp containing sand to simulate sloping dunes on Mars.
—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
The sloping roofs achieve this in a way that benefits both residents in their apartments and visitors in the streets.
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Bridget Borgobello
july 04,
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
The intention is for native plants and wildlife to remain undisturbed in the sloping steeps.
—
Lara Johnson-Wheeler,
Vogue,
3 July 2026
Proper depths over a gradually sloping bottom didn’t produce nearly so many hits as did the same depths near a steep underwater bank.
—
Jack G. Mell,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2026
Its long roofline, gently sloping rear hatch and clean body sides give it an upscale wagon appearance that stands apart from the sea of boxy crossovers.
—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
This one from Arhaus is currently over $1,000 off, with sloping arms for all-day comfort.
—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
Tiered terraces travel down the sloping backyard past granite outcroppings and towering pines before opening to panoramic views across the entire Lake Tahoe basin.
—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
Price is now at $23 with both moving averages sloping lower above it.
—
Josh Brown,sean Russo,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
The plans have touched off stiff opposition from neighbors worried about soil erosion, already a problem in an area of steeply sloping topography, and potential well contamination.
—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sloping
Adjective
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Even the roof can be chosen in a flat, gable, or sloped style, with interior configurations to match.
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His sloped shoulders suggested bodily power that was sleepy and sly; his large head and dark, badly cut hair amplified the weight and solidity of him, but his lips were sensitive and a little slack, as if yearning for something he’d been long deprived of.
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Each bag is equipped with features that make traveling easier, like comfort grip handles at the top and side, a self-locking retractable handle, back zippered pockets, and stability bars at the bottom to keep the bag from tilting while standing upright.
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Rather than tilting the motors – as the Osprey or Valo do – its solution is to tilt the entire wings.
Adjective
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Mayfield, who turned 31 in April, appeared on the Bucs’ injury report 10 out of 18 weeks with issues that spanned his foot, toe, knee, right biceps, oblique and right shoulder.
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Altuve did not go on a minor-league rehab assignment before returning from his oblique injury.
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The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted its outlook last November for the contest from leaning Republican to a toss-up.
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To be sure, center-leaning candidates won Democratic primaries on Tuesday in upstate New York and Utah.
Adjective
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Argentina’s plan in attack is to rely on sudden bursts of energy, epitomised by the way Messi suddenly sprung into life to go in behind, collect a diagonal ball from Lisandro Martinez, control it beautifully and fire home for the opener.
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Knoxville took advantage of that second life seven minutes later when Teddy Baker fired a diagonal cross to Mikkel Gøling in the box.
Verb
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Others play the long game, staying in role for months and even angling for promotions to expand access.
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At the start, David seems abrasive and unloving toward his own son and altogether too inviting toward John, who is eager to take over the biographical project that Jacob was angling for.
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“Sloping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sloping. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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