as in shape
a state of being or fitness
since I dropped my food processor, it's been all out of kilter
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Recent Examples of kilter
Off-kilter, eccentric, absurd and quirky are a few words that come to mind.
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Anna Tingley, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025
With the national debt at $37 trillion, Congress needs a dose of shock treatment because the debt-to-GDP ratio is out of kilter.
—Letters To The Editor, Orange County Register, 12 Feb. 2025
The president rightfully believes that the balance of global trade is completely off kilter.
—CBS News, 16 Mar. 2025
Relying so much on a 20-year-old playing his third game in England is out of kilter with best practice — albeit a further sign of the issues inherent in this team.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
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Anna Tingley, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025
With the national debt at $37 trillion, Congress needs a dose of shock treatment because the debt-to-GDP ratio is out of kilter.
—Letters To The Editor, Orange County Register, 12 Feb. 2025
The president rightfully believes that the balance of global trade is completely off kilter.
—CBS News, 16 Mar. 2025
Relying so much on a 20-year-old playing his third game in England is out of kilter with best practice — albeit a further sign of the issues inherent in this team.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kilter
Noun
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Gutekunst overhauled this position last offseason and the Packers should be in good shape for the foreseeable future.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Tariffs shape and reinforce what’s affordable, what’s available, and, ultimately, whose cultures get priced out of reach.—
Karen Yuan,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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With traditional systems emphasizing reactive care, the need for a proactive approach to health has never been more urgent.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The health of your culture is the leading indicator of your future success.—
Nirmal Chhabria,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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One of Trump’s conditions for supporting Ukraine’s independence and ending the war is to wangle an earth minerals deal out of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.—
Bob Kustra,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
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The disruption is real, especially for people caring for children or aging parents, those with long commutes and individuals with disabilities or chronic health conditions that require flexible work arrangements.—
John Gallucci Jr,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Kilter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kilter. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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