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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
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Bonta’s slanted titles could affect the outcome because many voters don’t delve into the background or true effects of what they are being asked to decide.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Users could input codes to quickly search the data, call up content on twin slanted screens, and manipulate documents with levers.
—Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026
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
Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
At best, less money will be devoted to covering the news and investigating wrongdoing; at worst, that news will be slanted further toward one political point of view.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
But if the old system was slanted by strategic interests, the new one has keeled over in pursuit of them.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
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
Adjective
Failed state leadership has left the majority of districts running deficit budgets while prioritizing political theater—like the Ten Commandments mandate and slanted curricula—over classroom results.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Bonta’s slanted titles could affect the outcome because many voters don’t delve into the background or true effects of what they are being asked to decide.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Users could input codes to quickly search the data, call up content on twin slanted screens, and manipulate documents with levers.
—Big Think, 9 Feb. 2026
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
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
At best, less money will be devoted to covering the news and investigating wrongdoing; at worst, that news will be slanted further toward one political point of view.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
But if the old system was slanted by strategic interests, the new one has keeled over in pursuit of them.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slanted
Adjective
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The Escalade also offers a large head up display and a tilted control panel to provide quick access to climate and other functions.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
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Naturally, Uranus' tilted rotation has a part to play in how auroral activity manifests on the planet.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The British, by contrast, preferred their insults more oblique.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
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The 76ers were without their top four scorers in All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey (right finger sprain), Joel Embiid (right oblique strain), Paul George (league suspension) and VJ Edgecombe (lumbar contusion).—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Some analysts noted that the strikes and recent winter storms may have distorted the latest employment data, overstating the weakness last month.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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If your shrubs have distorted, yellowing, or curling leaves or their growth seems stunted, take a close look.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Most lawns are sloped to create clear drainage paths away from the home.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility features include gently sloped pathways and arched water jets.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And no more crooked mail-in ballots except for illness, disability, military or travel, none.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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And no more crooked mail-in ballots except for illness, disability, military, or travel.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Kornet’s statement misrepresented stripping, the Warriors’ Draymond Green suggested on his podcast.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Censori insisted in her testimony that Saxon had misrepresented his credentials, which has been a key part of Ye’s defense.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The two riffed briefly, their faces slightly angled away from their computer and from me.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2026
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After the 2024 election, Lewandowski had angled to become Noem’s chief of staff, only to face pushback from the president, who worried about the reports of their romantic involvement.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Heating elements must survive high temperatures, constant airflow and uneven heat distribution.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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But employer coverage of obesity drugs remains uneven due to high costs, leaving roughly half of people with commercial insurance unable to start or stay on treatment, Lilly said in a release.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Slanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slanted. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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