as in tilted
inclined or twisted to one side
an old, torn flag hanging from a slanting flagpole
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as in distorting
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 sloping
to set or cause to be at an angle
a ramp slanted at a 20 degree angle
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Recent Examples of slanting
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Worse, slanting political lines so that one party or the other is guaranteed victory only widens the gulf that has helped turn Washington’s into its current slough of dysfunction.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
In footage shared on social media, verified by Reuters, the large bridge can be seen slanting to one side with people below.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Sun slanting through tree line.
—AFAR Media, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
The ridges all lean the same way, slanting and curving in from the lower left of the frame, which ESA noted reflects the direction of the prevailing wind in this region.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Worse, slanting political lines so that one party or the other is guaranteed victory only widens the gulf that has helped turn Washington’s into its current slough of dysfunction.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
In footage shared on social media, verified by Reuters, the large bridge can be seen slanting to one side with people below.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Sun slanting through tree line.
—AFAR Media, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slanting
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
Verb
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These pressures are distorting the market.—
Vijay Dandapani,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The comments reflect longstanding German concerns about what Berlin sees as an undervalued yuan, market-distorting subsidies and overcapacity among Chinese exporters that have built massive trade surpluses with Europe’s largest economy, amounting to 90 billion euros ($106 billion) last year.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The vessel offers up a distinctive sloping stern and a sweeping superstructure—as well as a ton of glass aboard for a bright interior, just like its cousin Navetta 35.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2026
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The 50-day is at $46 and rising, the 200-day at $44 and sloping up as well.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Walking on uneven terrain … requires the smaller stabilizing muscles in your ankles to become more active to maintain a neutral position and balance.—
Ryleigh Nucilli,
Outside,
26 Feb. 2026
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If the area is still uneven after a couple of weeks, repeat the process, but apply only about 1/2 inch of leveling mix at a time until the ground is level.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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Trump did not believe the Iranians were serious about giving up its decades-long ambition to develop a nuclear weapon and seemed to be misrepresenting the extent of its enrichment capabilities.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Justice Department alleged in 2024 that Smith-Griffin, while misrepresenting the financial health of her tech company, obtained nearly $10 million from investors.—
Helen Jeong,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
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Much of that confidence and urgency showed up right away with Hingham tilting the ice for an 18-3 shots on goal advantage in the first period.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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Thursday’s election was in a diverse area that has traditional working-class neighborhoods — once strongly Labour, now tilting toward Reform — as well as large numbers of university students and Muslim residents.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
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
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And no more crooked mail-in ballots except for illness, disability, military or travel.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The joint Israeli and American attacks on Iran were the first major test of how the new CBS News’ right-leaning and pro-Israel editorial leadership would cover a major story that was directly within The Free Press’ ideological sphere.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The 69-year-old Foushee is facing Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam, a younger, more left-leaning candidate, in the March 3 primary.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Slanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slanting. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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