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
Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
Two Hampton runs later, receiver Ladd McConkey won on a slant route to move the Chargers deep into Cameron Dicker’s field goal range.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Jackson Arn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Aledo, which had not allowed more than 17 points all season, carried a 28–21 lead into halftime, and extended it with a 54-yard TD from Finley on a quick slant.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Dec. 2025
Joe Kottke, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
They are left to screen and slant their way down the field in methodical 10-12 play drives, which is hard to sustain in today’s game.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Young placed an accurate pass to McMillan on a slant route, but the ball bounced off McMillan’s hands and floated into the mitts of Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson for an interception.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
Two Hampton runs later, receiver Ladd McConkey won on a slant route to move the Chargers deep into Cameron Dicker’s field goal range.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
The final products slant and shift their weight as though aware that there is nothing final about them.
—Jackson Arn, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Aledo, which had not allowed more than 17 points all season, carried a 28–21 lead into halftime, and extended it with a 54-yard TD from Finley on a quick slant.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Dec. 2025
Verb
The car’s doors and trunk were all open, according to images from the scene, and the metal fence was visibly slanted after the impact.
—Joe Kottke, NBC news, 17 Sep. 2025
They are left to screen and slant their way down the field in methodical 10-12 play drives, which is hard to sustain in today’s game.
—Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slant
Adjective
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For now, the pastor is keeping his politics oblique.—
Sam Kestenbaum,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2026
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Losing Roman Anthony to an oblique strain in early September was a massive blow, and proved the offense wasn’t deep enough.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Strongest winds will occur on the eastern slopes of the San Bernardino mountains.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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This destabilizes the landscape, weakening steep slopes and damaging critical infrastructure.—
Paul Bierman,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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His latest book tackles the heady topic of consciousness from several different perspectives.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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Judges will look for proposals that reinterpret the accessory through innovative forms, unexpected materials or new cultural and social perspectives.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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During cross-examination, the defense tried to cast doubt on the reliability of Flores’ testimony, suggesting that the trauma might have distorted her memories of the shooting.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
14 Jan. 2026
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The distorting design of the Senate and the Electoral College, the filibuster’s persistence, and centralized leadership have all contributed to legislative ossification.—
Duncan Hosie,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Most notably, the Sabres held on when the ice was tilted in their direction clinging to a one-goal lead in the third period.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The robot uses a stable, wheeled base inspired by robot vacuums, paired with a tilting torso and two articulated arms.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Ramírez attended the Liceo Fermín Toro, a public school with a reputation for revolutionary politics and catering to high-society families of slightly bohemian inclinations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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But industry must adopt innovation that preserves nuance, predictive maintenance inclinations, and incident-specific experience only possible from years of hands-on work.—
Kriti Sharma,
Fortune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Where Game of Thrones the HBO series was a fantasy juggernaut with sweeping shots of warrior hordes and big twists, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is told from a single viewpoint as Sir Duncan the Tall and his squire Egg wander through Westeros while the Targaryen dynasty rules the Iron Throne.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Jan. 2026
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What sets the castle apart from other viewpoints and landmarks?—
Alia Akkam,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Under federal law, companies can’t misrepresent warranty terms or obstruct claims.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Following a misleading report on hospital finances, The Denver Post published an editorial that misrepresents UCHealth’s role in caring for Colorado patients and misstates key facts about our financial operations.—
Elizabeth B. Concordia,
Denver Post,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Slant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slant. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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