slantways

Definition of slantwaysnext
as in down
so as to slant the temporary supports were placed slantways against the side of the sagging wall

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Adverb
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    Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
  • The latest Apple AirPods 3, a small but mighty set of earbuds with impressive sound quality and ergonomic cushioning, are quietly down to $200, while the newest MacBook Air has an impressive $200 discount.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Adverb
  • In fact, the raw scoring is up.
    Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • The roller coaster malfunctioned and came to a stop during the ascent, leaving the eight HISD charter school students near the top of the ride facing straight up, KHOU reported.
    Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 29 May 2026
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“Slantways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slantways. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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