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as in tilted
inclined or twisted to one side
a slanted fence post
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as in distorted
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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as in sloped
to set or cause to be at an angle
a ramp slanted at a 20 degree angle
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Recent Examples of slanted
Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
Right under the slanted roof on the top floor, the cozy entry-level rooms feature exposed ceiling beams and about 20 square feet of floor space, but their small windows (and no views to speak of) leave them a little dark.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Ellison and Weiss both lean right of center — or are at least right curious — whereas the former CBS News (like almost any mainstream media organization not named Fox News) slanted left.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
The double silhouette, the slanted title and jagged baseline of the author and subtitle add so much life and movement to this cover.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
The initial version appeared heavily slanted toward Russian demands for halting Moscow's invasion of its neighbor.
—Illia Novikov and Sam McNeil The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 27 Nov. 2025
At the Ring of Brodgar, Edmonds pointed at the slanted tops of the stones—the same shape that, at Stenness, had put me in mind of guillotines.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Completed in 1975 and owned by the same family since, the dark wood-sided and slanted-roof structure offers a total of four bedrooms and five baths across two levels.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 2025
The new tumbler has a sleek, slanted base that feels as dynamic as the Confessions artist himself.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Nov. 2025
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
After the Packers motioned and right before the snap, Booker slanted inside and Brisker went outside.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
The place was a dump, with paint chipping from the ceilings, floors slanted at strange angles, rodent droppings situated along the floorboards, and paper-thin walls that welcomed in bitter winter air.
—Jeff Pearlman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
The building is curved, slanted backwards, and includes three stories of cantilevered structure – upper floors that extend outward without columns below – to preserve views of the theater next door.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
Cruz, who lost to Trump in the 2016 Republican primary, agreed that Kimmel’s remarks were out of bounds and that the corporate media is slanted against conservatives.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
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
Beto’s probing questions are too obviously slanted to be challenging.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
To help prevent or stop armadillos from digging on your property, Indiana DNR recommends fencing or barriers that are slanted at an angle with one portion buried underground.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The shoes are set on a striking slanted heel that measures 100mm and stands out thanks to the Louboutin signature red leather sole.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
Right under the slanted roof on the top floor, the cozy entry-level rooms feature exposed ceiling beams and about 20 square feet of floor space, but their small windows (and no views to speak of) leave them a little dark.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Ellison and Weiss both lean right of center — or are at least right curious — whereas the former CBS News (like almost any mainstream media organization not named Fox News) slanted left.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
The double silhouette, the slanted title and jagged baseline of the author and subtitle add so much life and movement to this cover.
—Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
The initial version appeared heavily slanted toward Russian demands for halting Moscow's invasion of its neighbor.
—Illia Novikov and Sam McNeil The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 27 Nov. 2025
At the Ring of Brodgar, Edmonds pointed at the slanted tops of the stones—the same shape that, at Stenness, had put me in mind of guillotines.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Completed in 1975 and owned by the same family since, the dark wood-sided and slanted-roof structure offers a total of four bedrooms and five baths across two levels.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 2025
The new tumbler has a sleek, slanted base that feels as dynamic as the Confessions artist himself.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Nov. 2025
Verb
My art is unhung, slanted against the wall.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
After the Packers motioned and right before the snap, Booker slanted inside and Brisker went outside.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
The place was a dump, with paint chipping from the ceilings, floors slanted at strange angles, rodent droppings situated along the floorboards, and paper-thin walls that welcomed in bitter winter air.
—Jeff Pearlman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
The building is curved, slanted backwards, and includes three stories of cantilevered structure – upper floors that extend outward without columns below – to preserve views of the theater next door.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
Cruz, who lost to Trump in the 2016 Republican primary, agreed that Kimmel’s remarks were out of bounds and that the corporate media is slanted against conservatives.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
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
Beto’s probing questions are too obviously slanted to be challenging.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
To help prevent or stop armadillos from digging on your property, Indiana DNR recommends fencing or barriers that are slanted at an angle with one portion buried underground.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slanted
Adjective
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Your stairs are nothing more than a narrow, tilted floor, much like a child’s slide at a playground.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
3 Jan. 2026
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Paramount did not bargain for WBD to foster, whether intentionally or unintentionally, a tilted and unfair process.—
Julia Boorstin,Lillian Rizzo,Alex Sherman,David Faber,
CNBC,
4 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Darnold, who was blown out in his playoff debut last year with the Vikings — by the Rams, no less — played through an oblique injury and completed 25 of 36 passes for 346 yards with no turnovers.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Fighting an oblique injury that limited him to only 17 pass attempts last week, the Seahawks will lean on Walker III in attempt to keep Stafford, Nacua and Davante Adams off the field.—
Bill Reinhard,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Distilling the truth from the limited number of documents created by Friend and the often exaggerated or distorted tales recorded by others can be challenging.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Instead, a narrow perspective, eroded patience, and subtly distorted judgment over time surface only after the cost has already compounded.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Round cheekbones like a waxing moon, uptilted eyes like a fox's, a nose that sloped sharply downward.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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For those times when the ground is just too bumpy, sloped or otherwise uncomfortable to pitch a tent, the Float also comes with a hammock kit.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Ron Leibman and Paul Sand round out their gang, with Zero Mostel as the crooked attorney who serves as a go-between.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Descend its famously crooked path, flanked by cascading hydrangeas and storybook Edwardian homes—then watch cars zigzag through eight tight switchbacks while tourists crowd the sidewalks, snapping photos of its surreal descent.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Shapiro says his comments were misrepresented.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Also consider that something could be misrepresented in this situation or another before January comes to a close.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Grandma turned in her wheelchair, angled her body to stare at the shadows cross-hatching and haunting the doorframe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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The retractable, angled tip makes shaping intuitive and eliminates the need for sharpening, so the stroke width stays consistent and harder to overdo.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While Beijing has rolled out trade-in subsidies to spur sales of cars and appliances, the rebound in spending has been uneven.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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More clients mean uneven cash timing.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Slanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slanted. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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