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
Literary Hub,
7 Apr. 2026
The pants are outfitted with whisker creases at the thighs, double side seams, and slant pockets.
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Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Others want the analysis that is included with the specific slant of their choice.
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Jeremy Saks,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
The beats are slanted yet symmetrical, like a high-speed wind tunnel of pure adrenaline.
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Pitchfork,
20 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The most traditional poetic forms are repetitive, with strict rhyme schemes and meter, but newer interpretations are also built around repetition, relying on slant rhymes, refrains, alliteration, and more.
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Literary Hub,
7 Apr. 2026
The pants are outfitted with whisker creases at the thighs, double side seams, and slant pockets.
—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
With a chateau or Christmas market visit scheduled almost every day, the November and December itineraries have a clear holiday slant.
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Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Others want the analysis that is included with the specific slant of their choice.
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Jeremy Saks,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
Verb
Opponents slanted their protections toward him all season.
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Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
The beats are slanted yet symmetrical, like a high-speed wind tunnel of pure adrenaline.
—
Pitchfork,
20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slant
Adjective
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Mayfield, who turned 31 in April, appeared on the Bucs’ injury report 10 out of 18 weeks with issues that spanned his foot, toe, knee, right biceps, oblique and right shoulder.
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Altuve did not go on a minor-league rehab assignment before returning from his oblique injury.
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That should help make light work of steep uphill slopes and uneven road surfaces.
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Working with the slope Bilyk said the outdoor areas were designed as usable rooms, not leftover edges.
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Beyond building technical skills — like using a sewing machine — Galvan began expanding her perspective on the fashion world itself.
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Still, the project demonstrated how alternative data sources can add another layer of perspective alongside traditional statistics.
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This disciplined recovery is vital in areas such as forecasting, where flawed workflows can distort decisions far beyond finance.
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The biggest concern are realistic-looking visuals that subtly distort scientific details while remaining believable enough to pass initial review.
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Your 11th House of Friends tilts against routines as the instinctive Moon forms a quincunx to passionate Mars in your 6th House of Work.
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The current balance appears tilted towards the holders.
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Watch for soft spots on floors, uneven or sloping flooring, cracks in walls and warped materials.
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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.
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Burdette, leveraging his brother’s connections with college athletes, and his natural inclination to bring the party, had recruited agents who were younger and more fun than Pughsley’s original crowd.
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Choosing a college major has always felt like a big life decision, influenced by not only personal inclinations and talents, but also by starting salaries—new engineering and computer science grads earn more than those with English degrees.
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Experts disagree on whether the 2023 restriction was justified in the first place, and that piece reflects a critical safety viewpoint, not consensus.
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But a closer reading of Manfred's answer indicates that Major League Baseball has always and will continue to privilege certain viewpoints over others.
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“Slant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slant. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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