vertical
adjective
being in a position or direction perpendicular to the plane of the horizon; upright; plumb.
verticals
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pluralof vertical.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The deal includes New York Magazine’s popular verticals like The Cut, Vulture and Intelligencer, as well as Vox’s most successful podcasts like “Today, Explained” and “Pivot with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
With the addition of new manufacturing facilities in Silicon Valley, the company is well-positioned to meet growing demand for artificial intelligence and enterprise verticals, said Chief Executive Charles Liang.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
The company has pivoted its strategy to focus on high-value verticals within refurbished goods.
From MarketWatch ● May 4, 2026
“The group is closely monitoring the situation and will leverage its diverse network and cargo verticals as market conditions evolve,” it said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 24, 2026
Divide each side into four, and raise verticals from each division.
From The Theory and Practice of Perspective by G. A. (George Adolphus) Storey
