steeper

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The latest decline was steeper than analysts expected, as a survey by the Wall Street Journal estimated a drop by 3.3 million barrels in the week.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

The cost for Nikki, though, is significantly steeper.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

The self-funded billionaire has “a very high hill to overcome, and the challenge gets steeper and steeper as we get more data from the counties,” Mitchell said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The figures sound a warning ahead of midterm elections on pressures that American households are facing as steeper gasoline prices squeeze budgets and a boost from tax refunds fades.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

After an hour of steady uphill walking, Jody turned into a narrow road that led up a steeper hill to the ridge ranch.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck