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
There are pieces of Bruggelstein that are off kilter here simmering beneath the surface, never fully realized, and lacking in any sort of tension except that his true identity might be revealed.
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Alex feels welcomed in this new town, but is immediately thrown off kilter by the intimacy among neighbors in Tall Pines.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
The country’s energy transition has been thrown off kilter by Trump’s withdrawal of tax incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act alongside levies on imports that have together raised the cost of renewables deployment.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The ball placement was much better when his footwork was off-kilter.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
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Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Alex feels welcomed in this new town, but is immediately thrown off kilter by the intimacy among neighbors in Tall Pines.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
The country’s energy transition has been thrown off kilter by Trump’s withdrawal of tax incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act alongside levies on imports that have together raised the cost of renewables deployment.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The ball placement was much better when his footwork was off-kilter.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kilter
Noun
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The final shape of Fence was to be determined by whatever land-use permissions were granted to the Christos.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Designed by women, for women, the Trailmix Cargo Pants are lightweight, durable, and stretchy, with an adjustable waistband that actually stays put, and a flattering shape that’s hard to find in women’s hiking gear.—
Ariana Dickson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Three Dallas restaurants failed inspection and rodents and roaches were found at others, according to the city’s latest health inspection report.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Executive Director Jessica Altman and Congresswoman Doris Matsui, D-Sacramento, used Friday’s event to highlight the importance of affordable health coverage.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These plans are gaining in appeal in some cases for younger Americans without existing health conditions, to save them from paying for full coverage.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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These conditions make travel difficult.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Kilter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kilter. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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