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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
The Contor is a futuristic take on the Arc—a style with asymmetric tapered legs and twisted side and inseams.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Over the past several years, Taiwan’s political and military leadership has agreed to an asymmetric defensive strategy and aligned the Taiwanese military’s doctrine, force structure, and spending decisions around it.
—Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 22 Sep. 2025
And then there was Jason Wu’s new collection of asymmetrical skirts in light colors and skirts of various lengths.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Set to become the world's longest asymmetric, single-mast bridge, the project is estimated to have cost $766 million, according to The Taipei Times, which said that the structure is expected to handle 24,000 to 25,000 visitors during holiday periods.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Over the past several years, Taiwan’s political and military leadership has agreed to an asymmetric defensive strategy and aligned the Taiwanese military’s doctrine, force structure, and spending decisions around it.
—Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 22 Sep. 2025
And then there was Jason Wu’s new collection of asymmetrical skirts in light colors and skirts of various lengths.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Set to become the world's longest asymmetric, single-mast bridge, the project is estimated to have cost $766 million, according to The Taipei Times, which said that the structure is expected to handle 24,000 to 25,000 visitors during holiday periods.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asymmetrical
Adjective
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An oblique injury last season didn’t help.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Elias Díaz exited Saturday’s game after feeling left oblique discomfort during a swing.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The piece is crafted from solid poplar wood, finished with a white wash, and sits on top of sturdy iron legs, which have adjustable levels to accommodate uneven floors or area rugs.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Broader trends suggest an uneven labor market, with professions like health care continuing to thrive while other fields lag, Stahle said.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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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Under his cap, everything around his eyes sweats; his smile is crooked but near constant, his beard half-shaven and unsymmetrical.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
11 Aug. 2021
Adjective
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Terry Francona The manager did not get his team to a victory in the unbalanced series, but his ability to return from a year off from the game to deliver a playoff spot to the Red for the first time since 2020 is impressive.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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If your microbiome is unbalanced between beneficial and harmful microbes, probiotics can help introduce healthy microbes back into your body.—
Isabel Vasquez RD LDN,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Just a year later, the series lost its sponsor, Alcoa, and was shunted from its Tuesday-night prime-time slot to random, irregular dead zones on the schedule.—
Bruce Handy,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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This can cause side effects like anxiety, restlessness, irregular heart rate, irritability, and muscle twitches.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Asymmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asymmetrical. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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