as in oblique
running in a slanting direction
an odd little house, built with deliberately canted windows and not one right angle
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as in tilted
to set or cause to be at an angle
carefully canted the ladder against the wall
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Recent Examples of canted
ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
The center screen is handsomely integrated well below your road-facing sightline, and slightly canted toward the driver for exceptional readability.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 21 Jan. 2026
Alex stood across the living room, his head canted down and his eyes fixated on a carousel of TikTok videos emanating from his mother’s cellphone.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Inside, the increasingly digital cockpit continues to evolve, with a new dash layout and canted touchscreens.
—ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Verb
The cabin of a Lusso is a special place, notable for its dash, which prominently positions the huge speedometer and tach centrally and canted toward the driver.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
The center screen is handsomely integrated well below your road-facing sightline, and slightly canted toward the driver for exceptional readability.
—Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 21 Jan. 2026
Alex stood across the living room, his head canted down and his eyes fixated on a carousel of TikTok videos emanating from his mother’s cellphone.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canted
Adjective
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Raleigh has a right oblique strain.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Baldwin has been on the IL since May 19 with an oblique strain.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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As Earth orbits the sun, the Northern Hemisphere is currently tilted most directly toward the sun.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The field stayed tilted after the first goal, with the Stars and Stripes getting plenty of chances.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Even the roof can be chosen in a flat, gable, or sloped style, with interior configurations to match.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
22 June 2026
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His sloped shoulders suggested bodily power that was sleepy and sly; his large head and dark, badly cut hair amplified the weight and solidity of him, but his lips were sensitive and a little slack, as if yearning for something he’d been long deprived of.—
Mary Gaitskill,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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For example, using geometry and the longitudinal position of the home, the team angled the awning over the windows in the main living space so shade falls in front of the house in summer and moves deep into the living area in winter to heat the polished concrete floor.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
13 June 2026
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The classrooms have angled frames, which optimize exposure for solar panels, but also may excite students with their non-standard design.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Watch for soft spots on floors, uneven or sloping flooring, cracks in walls and warped materials.—
Ryan Brennan
May 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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As part of his new collection for the brand, Arnold unveiled a new shape—a slightly sloping, almost smile-like pleat that’s simultaneously nonchalant and fully sophisticated.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Canted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canted. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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