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
Danielle Zickl, Outside, 20 Aug. 2025
Consider switching up the incline or speed to keep your workout challenging and engaging.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 18 Aug. 2025
Bob Hellman, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
Will her sense of completism nag at you, even incline you toward boredom?
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Set your treadmill to 2 mph or less with an incline of around five percent.
—Danielle Zickl, Outside, 20 Aug. 2025
Consider switching up the incline or speed to keep your workout challenging and engaging.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
Those who benefited most were already inclined to value broadband.
—Bob Hellman, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
Will her sense of completism nag at you, even incline you toward boredom?
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incline
Noun
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Ski aficionados can take to the slopes at nearby Saint-Sauveur.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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The River Kelvin at this point is very picturesque, with bends and steep slopes.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Democrats nationwide have eyed similar efforts to counteract the opposition’s efforts to further tilt the balance of power in the lower chamber.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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That same year, Swin Cash, then with the New York Liberty, appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, not in her uniform but in a bright red Michael Kors silk chiffon dress, head tilted back and lips slightly parted.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Similarly, Whitehouse is not yet the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, a title that tends to correspond, roughly, to tenure.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Topline Shares of gun manufacturers spiked immediately following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a college campus Wednesday, a market trend that typically happens after high-profile shootings as people tend to arm themselves and fear possible restrictions on gun sales.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kinloch noted the Legislature has shown no inclination to advance bills that create arena taxes.—
Malachi Barrett,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Vesting oversight primarily in defense departments and ministries is a traditional inclination.—
GARY ROUGHEAD,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The classic Stern misdirect briefly confused listeners and leaned into the unfounded rumors that SiriusXM wasn't planning to renew Stern’s current five-year contract, which expires in December.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Heat has discussed this option, but to this point has leaned toward keeping Rozier to see if his salary (and expiring contract) can be used as cap ballast in a trade if a pricey standout player becomes available closer to the February trade deadline.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Incline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incline. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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