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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
Julia Gaffield, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
The ingredients are tumbled in a large slanted drum, allowing the hot, sticky asphalt cement to thoroughly coat the stones and sand.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026
The planets will appear gathered along a slanted line.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Our top tweezer picks Joey Healy, a brow expert based in NYC and founder of the Joey Healy Eyebrow Studio, recommends that everyone carry a pair of slanted tweezers.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 10 June 2026
No one credible thinks of the Crime Lab as partisan or slanted.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
There’s an ease and organicism to these melodies that recalls the ramshackle sparkle of Arthur Russell’s home recordings, or Daniel Johnston’s slanted pop songs.
—Arielle Gordon, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
But the slightly slanted exterior architecture is just a way to whet your architectural appetite.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
The house’s garden room plays a similar role with a slanted ceiling of glass panels that let natural light filter into the home.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Install a fence that’s slanted outward and about 3 feet tall with a short section buried underground.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
O’Neil’s job is to keep LIV functioning and growing in the wake of the PIF announcement, which means his point of view is obviously slanted in that direction.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Now that’s out of reach for most people between student debt and home prices and the economy slanted toward the very, very top one per cent.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Opponents slanted their protections toward him all season.
—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
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
Adjective
That year, French propagandist Louis Dubroca, a mouthpiece of the Napoleonic government, published a slanted, factually incorrect biography of Dessalines.
—Julia Gaffield, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
The ingredients are tumbled in a large slanted drum, allowing the hot, sticky asphalt cement to thoroughly coat the stones and sand.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026
The planets will appear gathered along a slanted line.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Our top tweezer picks Joey Healy, a brow expert based in NYC and founder of the Joey Healy Eyebrow Studio, recommends that everyone carry a pair of slanted tweezers.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 10 June 2026
No one credible thinks of the Crime Lab as partisan or slanted.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
There’s an ease and organicism to these melodies that recalls the ramshackle sparkle of Arthur Russell’s home recordings, or Daniel Johnston’s slanted pop songs.
—Arielle Gordon, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
But the slightly slanted exterior architecture is just a way to whet your architectural appetite.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
The house’s garden room plays a similar role with a slanted ceiling of glass panels that let natural light filter into the home.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
Sinks on the vanity have slanted, green marble angles giving them a trendy look, and the faucet’s water spray is equivalent to a drenching rainfall shower (wide, strong, and incredibly impressive).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
Install a fence that’s slanted outward and about 3 feet tall with a short section buried underground.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
O’Neil’s job is to keep LIV functioning and growing in the wake of the PIF announcement, which means his point of view is obviously slanted in that direction.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Now that’s out of reach for most people between student debt and home prices and the economy slanted toward the very, very top one per cent.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Opponents slanted their protections toward him all season.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slanted
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Compared with tilted plastic rafts used in warmer climates, this design attaches flexible solar panels directly to thick, waterproof foam sheets, reducing wind exposure.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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Citi maintained that risks to oil prices remain tilted to the upside, as Iran retains significant control over the timing and terms of any potential agreement to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz energy route.—
Sam Meredith,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Raleigh has a right oblique strain.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Baldwin has been on the IL since May 19 with an oblique strain.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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During our research, what first struck us was the extent to which the clichés surrounding the great figures of Antiquity have often distorted our perception of these historical characters.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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The irresponsible development and use of AI have allowed these to be hijacked and distorted, turning them into agents of harm.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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But the fields that sloped toward the turquoise sea weren’t about to be cultivated with the vines of Merlot grapes or Regona cider apple trees or even acorns to be transmuted into jamón Ibérico.—
Tamar Adler,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
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Eco effort The villas are mainly run on solar power (each villa’s roof is slightly sloped to accommodate these solar panels), and the resort is single plastic-free.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Warnock writes that his belief that the crooked places in America will be made straight keeps him motivated even on tough days at the Capitol.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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And ‘Meet the Press’ is crooked.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Watch for soft spots on floors, uneven or sloping flooring, cracks in walls and warped materials.—
Ryan Brennan
May 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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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.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In a case filed in September, the DOJ claimed Volgaev concealed and misrepresented his involvement in the smuggling operation during his naturalization process and thus should lose citizenship.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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Prosecutors said Roberts knowingly misrepresented his citizenship status on employment paperwork during his time at the district, which serves 30,000 students, according to the AP.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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For example, using geometry and the longitudinal position of the home, the team angled the awning over the windows in the main living space so shade falls in front of the house in summer and moves deep into the living area in winter to heat the polished concrete floor.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
13 June 2026
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The classrooms have angled frames, which optimize exposure for solar panels, but also may excite students with their non-standard design.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
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“Slanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slanted. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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