as in oblique
running in a slanting direction
as they poked through the blinds, the slant rays of the setting sun created interesting patterns on the room's far wall
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as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the road has just enough of a slant to make bicycling up it a little strenuous
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as in perspective
a way of looking at or thinking about something
an interesting slant on the problem of underage drinking
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as in to distort
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
reporters who slant the truth in order to push a political agenda
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Recent Examples of slant
Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
Entries on civil rights had more of a Democratic slant; articles on immigration had more of a Republican slant.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2025
Tatsiana Kulakevich, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2025
Offenses slanted their protections toward him all season, yet even with an ankle injury, Tuimoloau was at his best in the Playoff.
—Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Also, the back of the couch is at a slant, making support pillows essential while laying down.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
Entries on civil rights had more of a Democratic slant; articles on immigration had more of a Republican slant.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
With no genuine opposition and a history of vote rigging, Lukashenko – in power since 1994 – has further slanted things in his favor this time around by banning overseas voting, removing the minimum turnout threshold and awarding himself lifelong immunity and a permanent seat in parliament.
—Tatsiana Kulakevich, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2025
Offenses slanted their protections toward him all season, yet even with an ankle injury, Tuimoloau was at his best in the Playoff.
—Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slant
Adjective
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Shaw had been sidelined by a left oblique injury since the beginning of camp and had been slowly building up to game action, which culminated with his Cactus League debut Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Another is the Magic’s two key offensive players, Banchero and Franz Wagner, have missed extensive time this season with oblique muscle tears that prevented them from maintaining their conditioning and working on their shooting.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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What To Know Vance was preparing to climb onto a lift for the slopes over the weekend, when he was accused of being owned by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who illegally invaded Ukraine three years ago.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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The gently rolling slopes of Elk Camp Meadows are perfect for beginners, with magic carpets for the little ones still figuring out their ski legs.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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His defensive value is irreplaceable from the Red Sox's perspective.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Any peace agreement Trump is able to negotiate will not be perfect from anyone’s perspective, but the staggering number of Ukrainian and Russian casualties begs a solution.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Only in our current cultural moment, the stakes and outcomes are distorted in ways an artist of Simone’s era could never recognize.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2025
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But that bag still has a way of distorting things for some players.—
Danny Emerman,
The Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The big picture: Sports participation has become a major flashpoint in the Trump administration's restrictions on the transgender community — one on which some Democrats, like California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), appear to be tilting right.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
9 Mar. 2025
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In the 48 hours leading up to the trade deadline, Canucks management had a strong indication that the Boeser market would be soft even as the market prices for lesser pieces was tilted heavily in sellers’ favours.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This told them that all coral structures take their shape from individual polyps’ microscopic inclinations.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
26 Feb. 2025
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His geopolitical inclinations have not changed, and his antidemocratic tendencies have only gotten worse.—
HAL BRANDS,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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On the left, these concerns center on potential discrimination based on someone’s identity, while the right is more concerned with discrimination based on viewpoint.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
6 Mar. 2025
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Los Angeles Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong is again raising eyebrows amongst the paper’s staff with the introduction of an AI-powered feature that analyzes stories for their political viewpoint.—
Katie Kilkenny,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This alienation extends beyond the field, affecting how women in rugby and other sports are misrepresented and underrepresented in the media.—
Paige Perricone,
The Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2025
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Avoid guessing or making up a story that misrepresents the financial facts.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Slant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slant. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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