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Definition of slant
intransitive verb
1 : to take a diagonal course, direction, or path
2 : to turn or incline from a right line or a level : slope
transitive verb
1 : to give an oblique or sloping direction to
2 : to interpret or present in line with a special interest : angle stories slanted toward youth; especially : to maliciously or dishonestly distort or falsify
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Examples of slant in a Sentence
The sunlight slanted down through the leaves and branches of the trees.
She slanted her hat a little to the right.
They deliberately slanted the story to make themselves look good.
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In the bathroom, a metal bra with similar styling. Slanted metal figures strumming guitars or playing football, sculptures on loan from Gallery Forty-Two, are on display throughout the house.
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In the red-orange powder room, the white marble counter is cut diagonally and slants across the cabinet below.
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Cosby wore a dark blue suit and a tie with slanting purple and yellow stripes.
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Pictures appear to show that the canvas was slightly slanted in a way that would have allowed water to roll off the back.
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The three bedrooms upstairs have slanted walls and have wall-to wall carpeting.
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While the Chicago Tribune accounts generally were more balanced and pro to positions that all people should be fairly punished for crimes, the Hearst and Pulitzer newspaper slants were more slanted and sympathetic.
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Part of this, of course, is the long-standing belief that the media is slanted toward Democrats and liberal politics.
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Recent technology allows operators with existing leases to slant-drill from platforms already in place to create more wells.
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Origin and Etymology of slant
Middle English slenten to fall obliquely, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect slenta to slope, Old Norse sletta to throw carelessly
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Definition of slant
slant
adjectiveExamples of slant in a Sentence
The computer keyboard is positioned at a slant so that typing is more comfortable for the wrists.
He sliced the carrots on a slant.
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Annette Alvarez, executive director, started theseries to connect topical issues with people who are interested in hearing them discussed with a global slant.
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In 2015, a federal appeals court in Washington found the law’s disparagement provision unconstitutional in a case brought by the Slants.
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The Justices ruled that an Asian-American rock band called The Slants can’t be denied a federal trademark because the government fears the name might offend someone.
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In the first case, Matal v. Tam, the Court sided with an Asian-American rock band in Oregon named The Slants in a dispute with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
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The Redskins filed an amicus brief supporting the Slants.
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The case centered on Oregon-based, Asian-American band The Slants, which was denied a trademark because its name was considered offensive.
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But a five-yard slant can turn into a 15-yard play.
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While the Chicago Tribune accounts generally were more balanced and pro to positions that all people should be fairly punished for crimes, the Hearst and Pulitzer newspaper slants were more slanted and sympathetic.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'slant'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of slant
1655
SLANT Defined for English Language Learners
slant
playDefinition of slant for English Language Learners
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: to not be level or straight up and down
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: to present (something, such as a news story) in a way that favors a particular group, opinion, etc.
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Definition of slant for English Language Learners
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: a direction, line, or surface that is not level or straight up and down
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: a way of thinking about, describing, or discussing something
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