as in oblique
running in a slanting direction
as they poked through the blinds, the slant rays of the setting sun created interesting patterns on the room's far wall
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as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the road has just enough of a slant to make bicycling up it a little strenuous
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as in perspective
a way of looking at or thinking about something
an interesting slant on the problem of underage drinking
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as in to distort
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 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 slant
Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
Completing a slant to receiver Jalen Nailor doesn’t validate anything.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
Opponents slanted their protections toward him all season.
—Ben Standig, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
There may, though, be aspects which do still inflame Trump's base, which has a staunchly anti-globalization slant.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
Completing a slant to receiver Jalen Nailor doesn’t validate anything.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Verb
Critics of the move worry that in nominating Caine, whom Trump has extolled as a loyalist, the president was seeking to fill top DOD leadership positions with those that wouldn’t dissent from his opinion, slanting the historically apolitical U.S. military in his favor.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
Opponents slanted their protections toward him all season.
—Ben Standig, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slant
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The plan also involves adding California Highway Patrol observation areas, vehicle pull-out areas, a traffic signal at Noble Road, as well as slope protection and drainage improvements, and improvements to the tidal salt marsh and public access.—
Adrian Rodriguez,
Mercury News,
18 June 2025
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The journey’s two remote campsites are reached by traversing spectacular terrain on foot across glaciers, up icy slopes, and through glittering blue ice caves.—
Chloe Berge,
Outside Online,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Lopez is also eligible for a no-trade clause from the Bucks, which makes no sense from Milwaukee’s perspective but would be objectively hilarious.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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The new moon in Cancer on June 25 brings fresh energy and emotional perspective to a creative muse or perhaps even a romantic interest, so don’t be afraid to put yourself out there.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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And, swear to God, my inclination to be a doctor was that.—
Kimberly Dishongh,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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And Just Like That is out of a inclination to see Carrie continue to live her messy and fabulous life as a pretty egregiously out-of-touch Manhattan socialite.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
20 June 2025
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Much of this progress is supported by leadership focused on restoring viewpoint diversity and protecting academic freedom.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2025
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Yet even this political junket, which took place in 1978, couldn’t hide a cruel, violent truth from its guests, the unfolding of which Panh is as adept at depicting from the viewpoint of an increasingly horrified visitor as from that of a long-scarred victim.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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Ramping up the incline on a treadmill or taking a trail riddled with hills can certainly get your heart pumping…or turn a casual stroll into a banger of a leg workout.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
20 June 2025
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There are multiple grab handles (the 20 percent incline gets real very fast), and the lower ones have heart rate sensors.—
Kristin Canning,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
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Investors may also have concerns regarding Honda’s long-term outlook.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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What is the outlook for Briscoe over the next several races?—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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The angle, the pro-wrestling term for a non-match storyline development, was everything McMahon could have hoped for and more.—
Marc Raimondi
June 25,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
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Tomorrowland kitschy vibe of the film, this newest trailer emphasizes the family angle is chock-full of lots of good old-fashioned superhero action, as the quartet takes on a world-devouring cosmic being.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2025
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“Slant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slant. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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