as in hill
an upward slope
the steep acclivity was especially daunting for the novice hikers
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Noun
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Ronald Reagan viewed America as a light on top of the hill, calling for the world to embrace democracy.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2025 -
If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
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Many of the bed frames in this list have customizable elevations, typically reaching around 45-degree inclines.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Continuing his ascent as one of the U.K.’s most in-demand electronic acts, Barry Can’t Swim has returned with a intense new single.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2025
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During Starship's ascent burn, the vehicle experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly and contact was lost.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Acclivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclivity. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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