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as in tilted
inclined or twisted to one side
gave the eavesdropper an oblique glance out of the corner of her eye
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as in sloping
running in a slanting direction
in the painting the artist repeats the oblique line of the path with the oblique line of the outstretched arm
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Recent Examples of oblique
This represents Palencia’s second IL stint this season after missing three weeks from mid-April into May with a left oblique strain.
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Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Grissom, 25, was retroactively placed on the IL to June 5 with a left oblique strain.
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Oc Register,
17 June 2026
Drake Baldwin was put on the IL with an oblique strain.
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Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
An oblique injury barred him from competing for a big-league job in spring training and delayed the start of his season until May 1.
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Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Grissom, 25, was retroactively placed on the IL to June 5 with a left oblique strain.
—
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
Drake Baldwin was put on the IL with an oblique strain.
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Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
An oblique injury barred him from competing for a big-league job in spring training and delayed the start of his season until May 1.
—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for oblique
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oblique
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Compared with tilted plastic rafts used in warmer climates, this design attaches flexible solar panels directly to thick, waterproof foam sheets, reducing wind exposure.
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Citi maintained that risks to oil prices remain tilted to the upside, as Iran retains significant control over the timing and terms of any potential agreement to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz energy route.
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Watch for soft spots on floors, uneven or sloping flooring, cracks in walls and warped materials.
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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.
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If visible pores or uneven texture is a concern for you at all, this primer is the ultimate solution.
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As with that earlier boom-and-bust cycle, the AI landscape is likely to yield uneven outcomes, according to Qian Wang, global head of capital market research at Vanguard, and senior global economist Kevin Khang.
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During Wednesday’s pregame, Henry described the nuances of France star Kylian Mbappé’s first goal against Senegal on a diagonal run in the box.
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The Frenchman’s brace put his full skillset on display – the first coming off a diagonal run through the box and a first-time shot that went to the left and rolled past Senegal keeper Eduard Mendy.
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Warnock writes that his belief that the crooked places in America will be made straight keeps him motivated even on tough days at the Capitol.
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And ‘Meet the Press’ is crooked.
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Even the roof can be chosen in a flat, gable, or sloped style, with interior configurations to match.
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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.
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“Oblique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblique. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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