slanting 1 of 2

adjective

as in tilted
inclined or twisted to one side an old, torn flag hanging from a slanting flagpole

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slanting

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verb

present participle of slant
1
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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2
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
Verb
Their architect, Michael Lehrer, created a striking design with a butterfly roof slanting up in two directions from the center, zigzag walls and picture windows front and back. — Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 There have been many other variations of this, all usually slanting toward a heavy exposure to public equities. — 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. — 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
  1. tilted
  2. distorting
  3. sloping
  4. uneven
  5. misrepresenting
  6. tilting
  7. crooked
  8. leaning
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of tilted
Verb
  • In November 2020, Lupe was in the final weeks of her pregnancy when dark spots began distorting her vision.
    — Carina Heckert, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
  • The least costly and least distorting way to solve the entire financing gap is to extend Social Security's base beyond paychecks to capital income -- capital gains, dividends, interest and pass-through business income.
    — Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of distorting
Verb
  • Cut at a 45-degree angle, sloping down toward the center of the rosebush.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Throughout much of 2022, and again from 2024 through today, the 200-day line has been sloping lower and acting as resistance instead of support.
    — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of sloping
Adjective
  • Bohm has endured an uneven campaign, showcasing both encouraging offense and periods of struggle, raising concerns about his viability in a contract year.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Fans of celebrity bald eagle Jackie are again grappling with troubling news about her health, the latest downturn in an uneven recovery since her rescue near Big Bear Lake last month.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of uneven
Verb
  • Jurors also found the NRA liable for mismanaging assets and misrepresenting information in its tax filings as a nonprofit charitable organization.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
  • Plaintiffs alleged that the event promoters were negligent in failing to secure required permits, not providing adequate security or crowd control and misrepresenting the event as safe for families, according to the statement.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Definition of misrepresenting
Verb
  • Its air taxi uses six tilting electric propellers to rise vertically before transitioning into forward flight.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Or maybe the causality flows the other way, and the parity era has shifted into a new phase where the best way to build a winner is to acquire as much star power as possible without tilting your balance too far toward the truly elite.
    — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of tilting
Adjective
  • In other words, surveillance technology is responsible for taking 50 crooked cops off the beat.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Seeing no evil are legions of crooked operators — customs inspectors, tax agents, military commanders, among other enablers.
    — Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of crooked
Verb
  • According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, signs a backpack may be too heavy include a child leaning forward to support its weight or having difficulty walking.
    — Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Wind Or Storm Damage Another potential reason for a leaning tree could be damage from storms or high winds.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of leaning

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