as in uneven
inclined or twisted to one side
the portrait in the foyer was lopsided, so I straightened it while I was waiting
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Recent Examples of lopsided
According to Virginia Public Radio, the 11th congressional district is one of the most lopsided in the state where Democrats have a more than 30-point advantage.
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Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Why would the disk be so lopsided, and what could keep it that way for hundreds of millions of years has been a mystery?
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
The yellow alert has been canceled in Pullman after the lopsided victory, but the performance – specifically, the awakening of the running game – raises more questions about the Cougars’ preparation (or lack thereof) ahead of the opener against Idaho.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
The Trojans head into Big Ten play 2-0 with another lopsided win in which many freshmen and reserves will get playing time.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
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Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Why would the disk be so lopsided, and what could keep it that way for hundreds of millions of years has been a mystery?
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
The yellow alert has been canceled in Pullman after the lopsided victory, but the performance – specifically, the awakening of the running game – raises more questions about the Cougars’ preparation (or lack thereof) ahead of the opener against Idaho.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
The Trojans head into Big Ten play 2-0 with another lopsided win in which many freshmen and reserves will get playing time.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lopsided
Adjective
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Even when Clark returned, her performance was uneven.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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This helps smooth out fingerprints or uneven spots, giving the frame a more professional look.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Light and shadow play across the tilted façades, creating a dynamic and surreal composition.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The tilted pinnacle resembles a jaunty ship cutting through clear air.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The dust of Ogunleye, the crooked end of the street, the large canal by my uncle’s shop, the small stream of water that flowed behind our house into the large canal at the other end of the street, the foul smell that overcame the street the first time, the getting used to, the boys.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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For a Chicago Cubs lineup that has struggled lately to consistently score runs, let alone put up a crooked number, Friday’s opener against the Colorado Rockies provided the ideal bounce-back environment coming off the sweep in San Francisco.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Anthony has an oblique strain that could sideline him for four to six weeks, according to Alex Cora.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Hill was set to participate in parts of practice Wednesday after missing three-plus weeks with an oblique injury; McDaniel said his return has gone well.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The platform was then embroiled in the Cambridge Analytica scandal and accused of allowing misinformation that skewed elections in the US and other western countries, and led to massacres in places like Myanmar.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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She’s designed her menu to make that experience seamless, heavily skewed toward small plates meant for sharing.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Lopsided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lopsided. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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