as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the steep incline of the hill meant that it was impossible to ride a bicycle up it
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Recent Examples of incline
Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Walking at an incline on a treadmill or walking uphill outdoors places less stress on the joints and is less impactful; thus, it may be better tolerated than walking on flat surfaces.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Andrew Tisch, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Given the huge drop-off in prospect evaluations after Cam Ward, Travis Hunter, and Abdul Carter, the Patriots would be well-inclined to trade down and recoup value.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
For the first mile and a half of the 3.1-mile route, participants ran and walked on an incline.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Walking at an incline on a treadmill or walking uphill outdoors places less stress on the joints and is less impactful; thus, it may be better tolerated than walking on flat surfaces.
—Tim Petrie, Dpt, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
The legislative branch is ceding more of its power to the executive branch, and the judiciary may not be equipped or inclined to stop it.
—Andrew Tisch, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Given the huge drop-off in prospect evaluations after Cam Ward, Travis Hunter, and Abdul Carter, the Patriots would be well-inclined to trade down and recoup value.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incline
Noun
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But McIlroy, with ice in his own veins, bombed his drive and put his approach within two feet after spinning it off the slope behind the hole.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The proverbial slope from seemingly reasonable uses of these technologies to unconstitutional and unjustifiably speech-suppressive uses is very slippery.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Instead, Laurie tilts even further into vulnerability.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
7 Apr. 2025
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What Causes Duck-Footed Walk? Out-toeing occurs when the hip joint, femur, or tibia tilts outward.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Meta’s legal team added that many creators were initially skeptical of Instagram Reels, a product launched in response to TikTok, because short-form videos tended to monetize significantly less than longer traditional videos.—
Beatrice Peterson,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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While, yes, many period adaptations tend to be quite white, the popularity of Bridgerton proves that there’s plenty of room for actors of all races and ethnicities to get in on the corset-and-breeches-wearing fun.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Stolarz’s inclination to shout instructions at teammates on the ice, often with serious levels of hostility in the name of competition, comes to him naturally.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Tariffs are designed for a combination of reasons, including protecting domestic markets; inviting foreign investment; and becoming more effective using capabilities, inclinations, and talents in other parts of the world.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Interns bring new skills and knowledge that can complement the existing team, and this investment in emerging talent can benefit the organization in the short and long term. Identify and lean into transferable skills.—
Brad Smith,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Koze imagined his fourth album as an invitation to let go, to lean back into his arms and be taken on a voyage of his own devising.—
Laura Snapes,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Incline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incline. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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