as in oblique
running in a slanting direction
as they poked through the blinds, the slant rays of the setting sun created interesting patterns on the room's far wall
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as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the road has just enough of a slant to make bicycling up it a little strenuous
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as in perspective
a way of looking at or thinking about something
an interesting slant on the problem of underage drinking
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as in to distort
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
reporters who slant the truth in order to push a political agenda
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Recent Examples of slant
Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
The stretchy waist has a drawstring to get just the right fit, and they’re made with slant pockets on the front to keep your phone and small essentials close.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Jeremy Saks, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Trevor’s influence was talking about technology, and his lyrics had a much more modern slant.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2026
Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026
Each one is slanted towards dam removal because the effort is generally agreeable to most.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Welles, who was nominated for four Grammys in 2025, is a gifted lyricist, and his finest verses use cascades of slant rhymes to move subtly from specific finger-pointing to broader implication.
—Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 7 Feb. 2026
The stretchy waist has a drawstring to get just the right fit, and they’re made with slant pockets on the front to keep your phone and small essentials close.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
Others want the analysis that is included with the specific slant of their choice.
—Jeremy Saks, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Trevor’s influence was talking about technology, and his lyrics had a much more modern slant.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2026
Verb
The beats are slanted yet symmetrical, like a high-speed wind tunnel of pure adrenaline.
—Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026
Each one is slanted towards dam removal because the effort is generally agreeable to most.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slant
Adjective
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An oblique injury barred him from competing for a big-league job in spring training and delayed the start of his season until May 1.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Soler has had various issues with his groin, side and oblique for the past few weeks.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Giant agaves, lomandra, aeoniums, aloes, blue grasses and sages covered the slope from the house to the pool.—
Nicole Sours Larson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
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The observation from the slope of the Tonga Trench is nearly 700 meters deeper than this species was known to live.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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From a fantasy perspective, Ronaldo’s appeal is straightforward.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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That perspective appears to be shared by Mattingly, who coached Bichette during his time with the Blue Jays organization.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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This lyrical collection from B Batchelor—a 2025 Haymarket Writing Freedom Fellow, and a recipient of multiple awards from PEN America—explores the way incarceration distorts time.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The stainless-steel finish is extremely durable and will last for years without bending or distorting.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Encumbered by antlers up to four feet tall and forty pounds in weight, a bull raises its immense jaws, antlers tilted toward his spine, and races through the woods until reaching safer ground.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Geopolitically, Israel also faces a far greater threat from an unvanquished – and perhaps even emboldened – Iran and Hezbollah, whereas US interests tilt more toward economic concerns stemming from Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Watch for soft spots on floors, uneven or sloping flooring, cracks in walls and warped materials.—
Ryan Brennan
May 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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As part of his new collection for the brand, Arnold unveiled a new shape—a slightly sloping, almost smile-like pleat that’s simultaneously nonchalant and fully sophisticated.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Courtesy of Focus Features & CBS Despite its inclination toward the otherworldly, the original Twilight Zone created by TV pioneer Rod Serling was, at its core, about the weakness of human nature.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Maybe because there’s some cultural inclination toward making an idiosyncratic mark on one’s little corner.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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With the deepfake storyline, for example, Stella (Greta Lee) and Alex’s different viewpoints are pitted against one another, reflecting the real world conversations people are having about AI’s use in society.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Even the mere existence of alternative viewpoints can feel threatening to some people with firm beliefs.—
Daryl Van Tongeren,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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“Slant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slant. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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