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as in uneven
inclined or twisted to one side
gave the eavesdropper an oblique glance out of the corner of her eye
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as in sloping
running in a slanting direction
in the painting the artist repeats the oblique line of the path with the oblique line of the outstretched arm
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Recent Examples of oblique
Defensive end Braden Fiske (oblique) and tight end Colby Parkinson (AC sprain) were limited in practice Friday and listed as questionable for Sunday.
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Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Matt Wallner’s season appears to be done after the outfielder suffered a left oblique strain in Wednesday’s game.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
Three key players — defensive tackle Benito Jones (oblique), edge rusher Chop Robinson (knee) and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) — are questionable.
—Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Right tackle Zach Tom (oblique), left guard Aaron Banks (ankle/groin) and cornerback Bo Melton (shoulder) were the others.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
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Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Matt Wallner’s season appears to be done after the outfielder suffered a left oblique strain in Wednesday’s game.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
Three key players — defensive tackle Benito Jones (oblique), edge rusher Chop Robinson (knee) and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) — are questionable.
—Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Right tackle Zach Tom (oblique), left guard Aaron Banks (ankle/groin) and cornerback Bo Melton (shoulder) were the others.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oblique
Adjective
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It’s been a rough couple of years and an uneven few weeks for the Broncos’ secondary, which often finds itself on the receiving end of criticism for surrendering big plays and big passing yards.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Sep. 2025
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For the uninitiated, navigating the uneven streets in high heels is a balancing act.—
Abbey Hudetz,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Holly, who did not share her last name, posed in the familiar tourist style—appearing to hold up the tilted tower.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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This configuration produces tilted stroke planes, much like those seen in geese, vultures, and kingfishers during slow flight.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Arrange half of the diagonal banana slices over pastry cream.—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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Viewers can look forward to 4K (3,840 x 2,160) visuals at up to 300 diagonal inches when the unit is pulled back at least 20 ft.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Sep. 2025
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Holmes' take on her grand entrance as Joey Potter got big laughs, with the actress immediately crossing her arms, slouching her shoulders and making a crooked face.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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The family had no money for doctors, and the arm healed crooked, forever limiting his reach and range of motion.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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Inside, its sloped rooflines, expansive windows, and original stone fireplace made an immediate impression.—
Kristen Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
25 Sep. 2025
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Snipers set up on a very sloped roof on a suspect barricaded in a motel.—
Harper’s Magazine,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Oblique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblique. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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