slants 1 of 2

plural of slant

slants

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of slant

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for slants
Noun
  • Make your way down the slopes via velogemel, a snowbike that was invented and patented in the Jungfrau village of Grindelwald, or a sledge.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The season kicks off early here and generally peaks during the first two weeks of October when high slopes are painted with bands of yellow, orange and gold as the aspens unleash their leafy fireworks, though in 2025, the colors are creeping in a little later than usual.
    Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Be curious of no alternative viewpoints.
    Big Think, Big Think, 9 Oct. 2025
  • On these brisk, fall days, the train travels over rivers, across bridges, and through tunnels–passing by viewpoints of the fiery leaves of the maple trees, oak trees, and river birches.
    Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This pressure also distorts decision-making.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Stress or overconfidence distorts risk perception and influences decisions far more than spreadsheets.
    Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • One memorable moment comes early, when another call between Polly and her mother tilts into dread as the voice on the phone morphs into a more callous, sinister being.
    J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
  • If public disclosures decline, the edge tilts even further toward those already holding the edge.
    Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Many of the bed frames in this list have customizable elevations, typically reaching around 45-degree inclines.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
  • In January, Unitree showcased its G1 robot’s smooth walking and running system, demonstrating agility, stability, and precise control on inclines and uneven terrain.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Handel and Mishawn Nolan, managing partner of intellectual property law firm Nolan Heimann, shared their perspectives during a panel Friday afternoon at Infinity Festival in Los Angeles.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Bringing in outside experts for focused education sessions can expose directors to fresh perspectives and equip them to navigate emerging challenges with greater confidence.
    Lara Abrash, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This report repeatedly misrepresents our efforts to empower parents and protect teens, misstating how our safety tools work and how millions of parents and teens are using them today.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • This statement fundamentally misrepresents how research is done.
    Brendan Harley, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • However, another modification the company will make to Super Heavy — though not one included for Flight 10 — will help gain some of those attack angles back.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2025
  • The style is cut with a low décolleté and rounded toe, set on a curved block heel that angles inward for an architectural profile.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Slants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slants. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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