cants 1 of 3

plural of cant
as in inclines
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon a steep cant of the riverbank at that turn in the river

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cants

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noun (2)

plural of cant

cants

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verb

present tense third-person singular of cant

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Verb
  • One memorable moment comes early, when another call between Polly and her mother tilts into dread as the voice on the phone morphs into a more callous, sinister being.
    J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
  • If public disclosures decline, the edge tilts even further toward those already holding the edge.
    Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • However, another modification the company will make to Super Heavy — though not one included for Flight 10 — will help gain some of those attack angles back.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2025
  • The style is cut with a low décolleté and rounded toe, set on a curved block heel that angles inward for an architectural profile.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
  • Even the lodging here leans into the rugged setting.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Kravet often leans a bit more modern and transitional with their products.
    Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Cants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cants. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

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