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or asymmetric
as in oblique
having two sides or halves that are not the same; not symmetrical
She wore a striking dress with an asymmetrical neckline.
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Recent Examples of asymmetrical
Domestic production of asymmetric weaponry could be a possible solution for Taipei, as the TSM reports that the arms delivery backlog is almost evenly split between asymmetric and traditional weaponry.
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Mythos and its private release also tilt the scales temporarily in the favor of cybersecurity defenses which balances out some of the asymmetric disadvantages that defenders face.
—Bob Zukis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
In addition to scarf tops, asymmetrical hems are having a moment, which is exactly how this Reformation set ended up on the list.
—Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
Designed with a sleek silhouette and a subtle asymmetrical shoulder line, this chic gown feels modern and fresh, yet still sophisticated.
—Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
Mythos and its private release also tilt the scales temporarily in the favor of cybersecurity defenses which balances out some of the asymmetric disadvantages that defenders face.
—Bob Zukis, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
In addition to scarf tops, asymmetrical hems are having a moment, which is exactly how this Reformation set ended up on the list.
—Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
Designed with a sleek silhouette and a subtle asymmetrical shoulder line, this chic gown feels modern and fresh, yet still sophisticated.
—Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asymmetrical
Adjective
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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
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Soler has had various issues with his groin, side and oblique for the past few weeks.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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These Black Diamond poles help take pressure off knees and joints during steep descents while providing extra stability on uneven terrain.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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His central finding is that task-level productivity gains are real but do not automatically translate to firm-level or economy-wide effects — and that the historical analogy to electrification suggests transformation will be slow, uneven, and dependent on complementary investment.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The unsymmetrical appearance of the gas and dust lanes in Dracula's Chivito in this stunning Hubbleimage indicates that dynamic processes are occurring within the disk as its morphology is gradually shaped by interactions with its surroundings.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 Dec. 2025
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Fuels such as nitrogen tetroxide and unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine are toxic and corrosive, while liquid hydrogen and oxygen must be stored at extremely low temperatures, posing risks of leakage, brittleness in metals, and explosive vaporization.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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Choosing the wrong rug size or layout can make a room feel awkward and unbalanced.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
10 June 2026
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Last year’s team certainly felt unbalanced in that regard, with too many shooters and not enough large bodies inside to provide a balance on offense.—
Shaun Goodwin
June 9,
Idaho Statesman,
9 June 2026
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The demonstrations in Rome a day after a new set of European Union rules came into effect governing how each of the bloc's 27 member states will deal with irregular migration and asylum seekers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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Cycle syncing also doesn’t translate cleanly for women on hormonal birth control, which suppresses the natural cycle, or for those in perimenopause, when phases become irregular.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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“Asymmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asymmetrical. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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