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.
—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
Mark David, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
Tyler Karu Design and Interiors set up comfortable seating that creates an indoor-outdoor feel built for lingering over a view of the sloping green lawn leading to the water.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
Visitors are free to enjoy the half-mile pebble beach that's popular for swimming but only accessible via downward-sloping walking paths.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
The hole should have sloping sides to encourage roots to grow out wide into the surrounding soil.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The quick loss of water is even more evident in areas with banks, sloping lawns, and those with lots of hardscaping like walkways.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Accessibility As a rural property set across gently sloping terrain, there are uneven surfaces, steps, and small hills to navigate.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The Arlo bar cabinet's brass hardware is reminiscent of polished cufflinks; the Bianca chair's sloping lines take cues from Bianca Jagger's signature white pantsuit.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
To recast a three-quarter-length body as a pyramid, a favorite Renaissance shape, Raphael repeatedly files down the shoulder blades and turns their supporting muscle into a long sloping line, which dives from neck to arm.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Watch for soft spots on floors, uneven or sloping flooring, cracks in walls and warped materials.
—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
Surrounded by mature trees, dense greenery, and high walls, the grounds create a private, park-like idyll with sloping lawns, spacious terraces, and views toward the Hollywood Hills and Griffith Park Observatory, with a swimming pool at the center of the estate.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
Tyler Karu Design and Interiors set up comfortable seating that creates an indoor-outdoor feel built for lingering over a view of the sloping green lawn leading to the water.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026
Visitors are free to enjoy the half-mile pebble beach that's popular for swimming but only accessible via downward-sloping walking paths.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
The hole should have sloping sides to encourage roots to grow out wide into the surrounding soil.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The quick loss of water is even more evident in areas with banks, sloping lawns, and those with lots of hardscaping like walkways.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Accessibility As a rural property set across gently sloping terrain, there are uneven surfaces, steps, and small hills to navigate.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The Arlo bar cabinet's brass hardware is reminiscent of polished cufflinks; the Bianca chair's sloping lines take cues from Bianca Jagger's signature white pantsuit.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026
To recast a three-quarter-length body as a pyramid, a favorite Renaissance shape, Raphael repeatedly files down the shoulder blades and turns their supporting muscle into a long sloping line, which dives from neck to arm.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sloping
Adjective
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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.—
Mary Gaitskill,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2026
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The sloped, landscaped half-acre lot offers a terrace and a two-car garage.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Romano’s sturdy book may not stint on examples of Mary’s bad behavior—including a ferociously jealous verbal assault, near the end of the war, on the wife of a prominent Union general—but the biographer keeps tilting against those who slighted Mary in even the most superficial ways.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Russia fired more than 1,500 drones against Ukraine over successive nights after a brief ceasefire, though the war appears to be tilting in Kyiv’s favor.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Reaves battled a midseason left calf strain, and missed the end of the regular season and most of the first round of the playoffs with a left oblique strain.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
18 May 2026
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Brice Matthews made the majority of his minor-league starts at second, but has become the team’s everyday center fielder while Jake Meyers recovers from an oblique injury.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Where Soap was straightforwardly in the realm of sitcom—leaning toward broad humor, underlined stylistically by the presence of a laugh track—Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman knew just how to strike that sweet spot between screw-loose absurdity and genuine pathos.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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These are among the proposals that a cohort of left-leaning congressional Democrats argue will help their party win back working-class voters in the midterm elections and set the stage for success in the 2028 presidential election.—
Riley Beggin,
Washington Post,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Drain sugar snap peas and cut in half on a diagonal.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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Amelia Bingham sent a perfect diagonal pass up the field to Piper Bingham, who ran onto the ball and scored the game’s first goal.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Jonathan, at least, has been playing, angling for his enemies, and making some great moves.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
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Xi Jinping is angling to win a cold war with the United States.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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“Sloping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sloping. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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