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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
The Dodgers third baseman suffered a bone bruise in his left knee on July 2, missed a month and then went down with another injury – a strained oblique muscle – after returning for just eight games.
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Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
The references are oblique at best, and don’t always match up.
—Big Think, 26 Aug. 2025
Sanders was sidelined with an oblique injury during the Browns' second exhibition game.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Both are recovering from oblique ailments.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
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Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
The references are oblique at best, and don’t always match up.
—Big Think, 26 Aug. 2025
Sanders was sidelined with an oblique injury during the Browns' second exhibition game.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Both are recovering from oblique ailments.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oblique
Adjective
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Even when Clark returned, her performance was uneven.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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This helps smooth out fingerprints or uneven spots, giving the frame a more professional look.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Light and shadow play across the tilted façades, creating a dynamic and surreal composition.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The tilted pinnacle resembles a jaunty ship cutting through clear air.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Both show the shift of weight from one foot to the other and the emphasis on the arching and diagonal twist of the torso, which creates a sense of motion and emotion.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
30 Aug. 2025
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Though not common, these ports are becoming more popular, thanks to their convenience with plugging in electronics with diagonal cords or plugs that need to be plugged in at awkward locations.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The dust of Ogunleye, the crooked end of the street, the large canal by my uncle’s shop, the small stream of water that flowed behind our house into the large canal at the other end of the street, the foul smell that overcame the street the first time, the getting used to, the boys.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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For a Chicago Cubs lineup that has struggled lately to consistently score runs, let alone put up a crooked number, Friday’s opener against the Colorado Rockies provided the ideal bounce-back environment coming off the sweep in San Francisco.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 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 11 Sep. 2025.
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