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
Christian Faes,
Forbes.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Sun slanting through tree line.
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AFAR Media,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
There have been many other variations of this, all usually slanting toward a heavy exposure to public equities.
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Christian Faes,
Forbes.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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.
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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.
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Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Sun slanting through tree line.
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AFAR Media,
7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slanting
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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.
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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.
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Weil writes of attention as a way of engaging with the world without the distorting lens of the ego.
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The orchid doubles in her view, the room around her distorting.
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The modern silhouette’s low back and sloping arms provide a comfy foundation for anyone lucky enough to be invited in for a drink.
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The plans have touched off stiff opposition from neighbors worried about soil erosion, already a problem in an area of steeply sloping topography, and potential well contamination.
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If visible pores or uneven texture is a concern for you at all, this primer is the ultimate solution.
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As with that earlier boom-and-bust cycle, the AI landscape is likely to yield uneven outcomes, according to Qian Wang, global head of capital market research at Vanguard, and senior global economist Kevin Khang.
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Lawyers can face serious sanctions, including Florida Bar complaints, for citing nonexistent cases or misrepresenting prior rulings.
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At the same time, organizations can't assume every candidate is misrepresenting themselves simply because AI was involved somewhere in the process.
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Each bag is equipped with features that make traveling easier, like comfort grip handles at the top and side, a self-locking retractable handle, back zippered pockets, and stability bars at the bottom to keep the bag from tilting while standing upright.
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Rather than tilting the motors – as the Osprey or Valo do – its solution is to tilt the entire wings.
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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.
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And ‘Meet the Press’ is crooked.
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The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted its outlook last November for the contest from leaning Republican to a toss-up.
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To be sure, center-leaning candidates won Democratic primaries on Tuesday in upstate New York and Utah.
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“Slanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slanting. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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