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
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
But Wilson attempted a slant pass to Ricardo Lockett, and Patriots rookie Malcom Butler jumped in front of it for the pick, clinching the game for New England.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
These days, though, the surrounding area is roped off in fear that debris is increasingly likely to fall, owing to the tower’s growing slant.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The floor is slanted, the bar stools are kind of crooked, and the ceiling is black with the smoke from a million cigarettes.
—Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
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
But Wilson attempted a slant pass to Ricardo Lockett, and Patriots rookie Malcom Butler jumped in front of it for the pick, clinching the game for New England.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
Secondly, the slant from the stairs didn't look odd on its own.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
These days, though, the surrounding area is roped off in fear that debris is increasingly likely to fall, owing to the tower’s growing slant.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
The floor is slanted, the bar stools are kind of crooked, and the ceiling is black with the smoke from a million cigarettes.
—Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slant
Adjective
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Shortstop Mookie Betts played in his first game since sustaining a strained right oblique last month, finishing with a single and throwing out a runner at home.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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When Betts landed on the 10-day IL on April 5 with an oblique strain, the Dodgers elected to platoon the middle infield but anointed Alex Freeland the starting second baseman.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Noun
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All sorts of variables are logged if available — altitude, lie, slope.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The comfortable seating area in the living room includes couches and armchairs set in front of the TV and fireplace for relaxing after a day on the slopes, and a dining table provides a nice spot to relax and eat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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With the manager having experience on both New York clubs for the series, Mendoza shared his thoughts when asked if the perspective of the Subway Series is different between the Mets and Yankees.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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What to read next The series is told from three perspectives, including the fictional Prime Minister Shinji Azuma (Fumiyo Kohinata), the power plant’s courageous manager, Yoshida (Koji Yakusho), and several workers who risked their lives to prevent the worst-case scenario from taking shape.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Both are used to distort drone and missile guidance systems.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
13 May 2026
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These developments do not rise to a level where AI can be said to be distorting the economy.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
Verb
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As trade policies have shifted the global trade landscape, Seroka highlighted that Vietnam’s growth as a sourcing hub has tilted the scales in pricing power, while also boosting the reliability of the Southeast Asian nation’s vendors.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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His head tilted like a puppy waiting for a treat.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, 57, or Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, 45, are both often mentioned as possible firm hands who could steer the party, though neither has shown much inclination to enter the fray this time round.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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My inclination would be to say probably not.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Polarization has been rising for years, recently spilling over into increasingly partisan viewpoints and even outright hostility.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Visitors entering early in the morning can still access parking, shuttle connections, and primary viewpoints with relatively normal flow.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
Verb
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For example, Maryland’s Consumer Protection Act prohibits unfair or deceptive trade practices, including failing to honor refund promises or misrepresenting return procedures.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Those who intentionally concealed their criminal histories or misrepresented themselves during the naturalization process will face the fullest extent of the law.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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“Slant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slant. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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