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as in slopes
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 viewpoints
a way of looking at or thinking about something
an interesting slant on the problem of underage drinking
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as in distorts
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 tilts
to set or cause to be at an angle
a ramp slanted at a 20 degree angle
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Recent Examples of slants
Dan Duggan, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Third round receiver Malachi Fields, who had a bad downfield drop but made some good catches on slants over the middle, noted that Harbaugh has been helping rookies understand the new demands of this next level.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
However, slants and quick first steps beat him to the spot in the run game.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Like Coleman, Boston’s size (6-4, 210) and physicality enable him to win more than his fair share of jump balls, but the Huskie wideout is also a polished route-runner, especially on slants and comebacks.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Yann LeCun’s Bell Labs team trained a neural network on thousands of digit samples with varying slants and handwriting pressure.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 Dec. 2025
On that side of the field, Sutton and Franklin ran double slants to create traffic in the middle of the field.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
The middle safety’s running down to steal slants--which is very abnormal.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
The Giants can be excused for indulging in that moment of nostalgia, but the reality is it’s been a long time since Beckham was the unstoppable force from those clips who routinely caught slants and broke 60-yard touchdowns.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Third round receiver Malachi Fields, who had a bad downfield drop but made some good catches on slants over the middle, noted that Harbaugh has been helping rookies understand the new demands of this next level.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
However, slants and quick first steps beat him to the spot in the run game.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Like Coleman, Boston’s size (6-4, 210) and physicality enable him to win more than his fair share of jump balls, but the Huskie wideout is also a polished route-runner, especially on slants and comebacks.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Yann LeCun’s Bell Labs team trained a neural network on thousands of digit samples with varying slants and handwriting pressure.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 Dec. 2025
On that side of the field, Sutton and Franklin ran double slants to create traffic in the middle of the field.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
The middle safety’s running down to steal slants--which is very abnormal.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slants
Noun
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Made from 12 shipping containers, including one open-top container for a small swimming pool, the interior is expansive, industrial, and light-filled, with sweeping views of the surrounding slopes.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
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Windows frame mountain views, opening onto terraces that overlook skiers whooshing down the slopes.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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The second film will explore facets of the protagonist from other viewpoints, said Torrens.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Schools have to also create a procedure in writing on how students can use those spaces to express their viewpoints.—
Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Progressives across the country have spent years arguing that unlimited outside spending distorts democracy, empowers wealthy interests, and undermines trust in government.—
Julie Won,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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This lyrical collection from B Batchelor—a 2025 Haymarket Writing Freedom Fellow, and a recipient of multiple awards from PEN America—explores the way incarceration distorts time.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Verb
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So instead of rotating with its axis straight up and down, the Earth tilts slightly to one side.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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When that income stream is smaller, less secure, or more burdened by caregiving obligations, the optimal portfolio tilts toward safety.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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According to the project team, Pemba walked independently on sections of terrain with inclines of less than 30 degrees.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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This two-lane highway runs parallel to the Rio Grande and is filled with mountain views, steep inclines, and dramatic switchbacks.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Reid had already spent two seasons playing Lestat through other characters’ memories and perspectives.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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From the other cameras’ perspectives, the steel marker was in plain view, and the vessel was seen barreling straight toward the marker.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Treating it as a cyber line item misrepresents the scope of those decisions.—
Maman Ibrahim,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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But Thomas’s focus on Wilson misrepresents his role in the Progressive movement.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Moon angles her chin and the light dims in her eyes.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Understand The Reporter’s Beat To Tailor A Pitch My team focuses on developing the most compelling, relevant pitch angles for our clients.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Slants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slants. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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