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adjective

Definition of slantwisenext
1
as in tilted
inclined or twisted to one side a hodgepodge of slantwise postcards tacked to the wall of his cubicle

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2
as in oblique
running in a slanting direction the slantwise cables that run between the roadway and the towers give the bridge a cathedral-like appearance

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slantwise

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adverb

as in down
so as to slant be careful not to lay the first boards slantwise, or the whole bookcase won't be straight

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slantwise
  1. tilted
  2. oblique
  3. down
  4. crooked
  5. sloping
  6. downward
  7. uneven
  8. sloped
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
Adjective
  • Tom missed all but one snap, though, between Weeks 2-4 with an oblique injury.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • One thing that could hurt the Giants’ vibe moving forward is the health of outfielder Victor Bericoto, who left the game with an oblique injury after striking out on a foul tip in the fifth inning.
    — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
Definition of oblique
Adverb
  • The 6-foot-3, 221-pound wideout is down approximately 7 to 10 pounds from his playing weight a year ago.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Thursday’s inspection was the fourth time that Garwood has been down there.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
Definition of down
Adjective
  • Stankoven erupted for 11 goals and five assists in 19 playoff games en route to the Stanley Cup, and his impact was greater than his point production all season, shown by his crooked possession and play-driving numbers.
    — Harman Dayal, New York Times, 28 July 2026
  • The release encourages people not to use any card reader that looks loose, crooked, damaged or scratched, and to use tap-to-pay or chip technology whenever possible.
    — Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 27 July 2026
Definition of crooked
Adjective
  • There was a casual feel in Memorial Auditorium in the hour before game time, as children kicked a ball around on the auditorium’s sloping floor.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
  • Watch for soft spots on floors, uneven or sloping flooring, cracks in walls and warped materials.
    — Ryan Brennan May 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Definition of sloping
Adverb
  • Meanwhile, more expensive LLM providers — such as Cursor, Uber and Salesforce — are adjusting their prices downward.
    — Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Squeeze out any residual water in hollow bath toys before loading them into the dishwasher and position them with the openings facing downward.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026
Definition of downward
Adjective
  • The First Circuit's decision applies only to the 23 states that sued over the executive order, possibly creating an uneven legal landscape between red and blue states.
    — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 26 July 2026
  • That Seigler homer started a run of uneven outings for Minter, who allowed another two-run homer on Friday night to Kyle Tucker.
    — Tim Britton, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of uneven
Adjective
  • Common areas feature self-operating lifts or sloped entryways.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026
  • The Karine armchair has some serious potential to become your new favorite chair with its sloped arms and relaxed silhouette, energized by a mellow shade of green.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026
Definition of sloped
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“Slantwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slantwise. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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