as in shape
a state of being or fitness
since I dropped my food processor, it's been all out of kilter
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Recent Examples of kilter
His absence threw the Charges’ pass-rush out of kilter, with Tuli Tuipulotu taking over for him opposite Khalil Mack and Bud Dupree adding depth beyond those two.
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Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 22 Sep. 2024
Too much rain — another reality in the era of climate change — can throw fall foliage off kilter.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2024
Especially, crucially, as these ultra-intense peaks never feel out of kilter with the rest of the image thanks to the way Panasonic’s processing is capable of ‘seeing’ the picture as an organic, balanced whole rather than just a bunch of disconnected elements.
—John Archer, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Authorities were actively looking for Crooks when Trump walked out to begin his remarks, and if the gunman hadn't been thrown off kilter by a local cop who peeked over the edge of the roof in search of the suspect, he could have been killed by the first shot, Mauro said.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 28 July 2024
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Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 22 Sep. 2024
Too much rain — another reality in the era of climate change — can throw fall foliage off kilter.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2024
Especially, crucially, as these ultra-intense peaks never feel out of kilter with the rest of the image thanks to the way Panasonic’s processing is capable of ‘seeing’ the picture as an organic, balanced whole rather than just a bunch of disconnected elements.
—John Archer, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Authorities were actively looking for Crooks when Trump walked out to begin his remarks, and if the gunman hadn't been thrown off kilter by a local cop who peeked over the edge of the roof in search of the suspect, he could have been killed by the first shot, Mauro said.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 28 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kilter
Noun
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After a heart attack, scar tissue often forms to allow the organ to keep its shape, but the downside is that this tissue doesn’t beat.Michael Irving, New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2025
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There is always the human form on the one hand, and lines and shapes on the other.E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 18 Jan. 2025
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That kind of double whammy amplifies the health risks involved.Maria Godoy, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
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While seemingly innocuous, such interactions could reveal personal insights like political or religious leanings, health concerns, or other intimate details.Jason Snyder, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Despite months of efforts and good-faith proposals from the union, management has consistently stalled progress and made unilateral demands on working conditions.Greg Evans, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
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Rival protesters have also braved cold conditions to call for his arrest.Helen Regan, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Kilter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kilter. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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