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
The Silver State welcomes the bizarre, celebrates the off-kilter, and nurtures the outrageous—from the sea-level sand beaches of the Colorado River to the towering peaks of Great Basin National Park.
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Graham Averill, Outside Online, 3 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
The group is knocked off-kilter when Birdie (a fantastic Melissa Fumero), a wealthy socialite/romance novelist, is thrust into the crew following a DUI and court-ordered community service.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 Feb. 2025
Off-kilter, eccentric, absurd and quirky are a few words that come to mind.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025
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Graham Averill, Outside Online, 3 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
The group is knocked off-kilter when Birdie (a fantastic Melissa Fumero), a wealthy socialite/romance novelist, is thrust into the crew following a DUI and court-ordered community service.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 Feb. 2025
Off-kilter, eccentric, absurd and quirky are a few words that come to mind.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kilter
Noun
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Amazon Just Canceled The No. 2 Show In Its Top 10 List Ergonomic Shape And Angle The MX Ergo S trackball has a shape that’s similar to the legendary Logitech MX 3S mouse, probably one of the most popular premium mice on the market.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Choose a mowing pattern based on your yard’s shape and obstacles—straight lines work well for open spaces, while curves are easier around trees and beds.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Mowing too little or too much can have adverse consequences for the health of the lawn and can also encourage unwanted plants to grow.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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Of course, staying on top of his health requires plenty of dedication.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke and active fire conditions.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Those winds may down tree limbs and create difficult driving conditions, especially for high-profile vehicles.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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“Kilter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kilter. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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