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
Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2025
Nearly 10 inches of ground clearance and torque aplenty allow the G 580 to scale a 45-degree incline and ford a depth of almost three feet—true off-road chops that let ambitious owners do more than preen at the Equinox valet.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
Matt Abrahams, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
The second day dawns with new enemies, and on the third day, the party faces one of eight Night Lords, though just one — a rather underwhelming three-headed, chain-wielding dog who hopefully won’t be inclined to stand motionless as often in the final release — was present in the network test.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2025
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Many of the bed frames in this list have customizable elevations, typically reaching around 45-degree inclines.
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Is your audience inclined to support or oppose your message?
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In a video shared on the official Audi FIS World Cup Instagram, Vonn is seen pumping her fists in the air and cheering along with the crowd in celebration after completing her race at the bottom of the slopes in Sun Valley.—
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Even better: add a few days to your itinerary for visiting a wine region, like Lavaux, which has spectacular terraced slopes overlooking Lake Geneva.—
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The findings could shine a light on the origin of the planet's strange magnetic field, and why it is tilted.—
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Neck Stretch: Slowly tilt your head toward one shoulder, holding for a few seconds, then switch to the other side.—
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Rainwater tends to stockpile on the edges of roads.—
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Maple bats tend to splinter regularly sending shards like projectiles into the stands, while birch bats are more durable.—
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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.—
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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.—
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Ela features casual dishes like Duck Leg Biryani, Tandoori Cab Hanger Steak Skewer, chutneys and other street snacks, while Mango leans into daily soups, salads and handhelds from Wagyu beef carpaccio to roasted turkey club.—
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First elected to the Supreme Court in 1995, Bradley leans more toward liberal ideologies.—
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“Incline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incline. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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