as in standing
rising straight up
a vertical cliff face
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Recent Examples of vertical
The big picture: The indoor vertical farming sector has been rocked by closures over the past few years.
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Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
Today it is used mainly for military, high-end vertical applications and rural areas where cellular networks do not currently reach.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The massive movement of water during El Niño can also result in vertical movement of heat throughout the ocean's layers.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2025
Then identify the physical feats your ascent will require (e.g. 3,000-foot ascent with a 25-pound pack, 200 vertical feet of ice climbing, three pitches of 5.8 rock climbing) and set training check points in your calendar that match these goals.
—Sean McNally, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025
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Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 25 Mar. 2025
Today it is used mainly for military, high-end vertical applications and rural areas where cellular networks do not currently reach.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The massive movement of water during El Niño can also result in vertical movement of heat throughout the ocean's layers.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2025
Then identify the physical feats your ascent will require (e.g. 3,000-foot ascent with a 25-pound pack, 200 vertical feet of ice climbing, three pitches of 5.8 rock climbing) and set training check points in your calendar that match these goals.
—Sean McNally, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vertical
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From second-time Oscar winners to Hollywood heartthrobs, here are the five outfits that deserve a standing ovation of their own.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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With Mike Witcher on dobro and Ethan Ballinger on mandolin, guitar, and harmony vocals, the Luke Bulla Trio gave a commanding performance that well-deserved its standing ovations, the news release stated.—
Del Mar Foundation,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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This magnetic field is parallel to the outflows that form LBN 483, but perpendicular to the inflow of material falling onto the two stars.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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As the vernal equinox approaches on March 20, Earth’s axis is perpendicular to the sun.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Tilted up, the erect collars gave the models the image of Bela Lugosi attending a Kiss concert.—
Jacob Gallagher,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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This action will allow the Department of Defense to deploy active-duty and National Guard military to the southern border, erect barriers, and work on ways to take down enemy drones.—
Joseph Lawler,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
10 Feb. 2025
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Dyson Ball Animal Total Clean Upright Vacuum Take $200 off this powerful upright vacuum that’s designed to suck up pet hair with ease and tackle large spaces.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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The two-door upright cooler was leaking, although no contamination of food was observed during the inspection.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Vertical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vertical. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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