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
Daniel Popper, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
This pair is made from quick-dry fabric and has a stylish knee-pleat design, as well as front slant pockets and functional flap pockets on the thighs.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
The 15,000-square-foot residence takes on an industrial slant, with a palette of dark steel and board-form concrete and large banks of windows that establish a connection to the immediate landscape.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 22 Aug. 2025
The point is, the way in which news is presented can slant the reader’s opinion.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Two Hampton runs later, receiver Ladd McConkey won on a slant route to move the Chargers deep into Cameron Dicker’s field goal range.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
This pair is made from quick-dry fabric and has a stylish knee-pleat design, as well as front slant pockets and functional flap pockets on the thighs.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
On top of that, this version uses the script from Tactics’ PSP version, War of the Lions (2007) — which has generally been beloved by fans because of its almost Shakespearean slant.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025
The 15,000-square-foot residence takes on an industrial slant, with a palette of dark steel and board-form concrete and large banks of windows that establish a connection to the immediate landscape.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
To help prevent or stop armadillos from digging on your property, Indiana DNR recommends fencing or barriers that are slanted at an angle with one portion buried underground.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 22 Aug. 2025
The point is, the way in which news is presented can slant the reader’s opinion.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slant
Adjective
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Standout additions included the Isidora pointy pumps with oblique block heels — especially striking in a bicolor patent version — and the brand’s first sneakers.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Seahawks began the game without outside linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence (quad), then lost outside linebacker Derick Hall (oblique) after the first drive, while the Bucs started backups at right guard and right tackle.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Drawing over 2 million people annually, this winter wonderland includes family-friendly daytime activities like a snow-rafting slope and elaborate snow sculptures that light up at night.—
Kristin Braswell,
AFAR Media,
7 Oct. 2025
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What began as a hiking trip with friends on the breathtaking slopes of on the Tibetan side of Mount Everest turned into a frightening ordeal for 30-year-old Feng Holiday, after a rare October blizzard left her and hundreds of hikers stranded in treacherous conditions.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Most of the footage was filmed by astronauts, with Wang’s perspective guiding the story.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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From a business perspective, the deal seems to make sense.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Massive objects, like foreground galaxies, gravitationally distort any light traveling along their line-of-sight.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
6 Oct. 2025
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During the Milken Institute Asia Summit held in Singapore, experts warned that retail inflows could distort pricing, erode returns and destabilize fund structures designed for long-term investments or patient capital.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Pam Bondi got to tilt her neck up to stay awake.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Oct. 2025
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However, Fred steals Velma's thunder when the scales are tilted in her favor to take back control.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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LaCombe, who played forward in his youth, has shown great improvement in his own end but still has the offensive inclinations to be a point producer.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Redford also shared that despite his inclination to public service, his ambitions were not political.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hiking trails, scenic drives, and accessible viewpoints make for easy exploring.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Through immersive reenactments and present-day interviews, the docuseries details paranormal encounters from the viewpoint of those who lived them.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Then later, after Flores had died, the litigation accuses Freedman of publicly defending himself by betraying attorney-client confidences and misrepresenting the merits of Flores’ own case in the media.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Oct. 2025
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This report repeatedly misrepresents our efforts to empower parents and protect teens, misstating how our safety tools work and how millions of parents and teens are using them today.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Slant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slant. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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