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
Too much rain — another reality in the era of climate change — can throw fall foliage off kilter.
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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
The goal of these skincare products is to prevent an imbalance of the microbiome, or to rebalance a microbiome that has been thrown off kilter thanks to something internal, like a course of antibiotics or harsh, topical acne treatments.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 30 Jan. 2024
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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
The goal of these skincare products is to prevent an imbalance of the microbiome, or to rebalance a microbiome that has been thrown off kilter thanks to something internal, like a course of antibiotics or harsh, topical acne treatments.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 30 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kilter
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Sickle cell disease is a group of congenital red blood cell disorders, named sickle cell for their crescent shape.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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After each wear, allow the wool item to air dry away from direct heat and sunlight to remove odors and so the fibers bounce back to their natural shape.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Along with the financial backing that came with new ownership, the new CEO, Jorgenson, took measures to improve Scribe Media’s financial health.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The powerful organic chocolate is combined with several other antioxidants such as goji, longan and schisandra berries, astragalus and maca to boost energy and overall health through the winter months.Anna Haines, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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San Francisco police provided Mangione’s name to the FBI on Dec. 5, according to a law enforcement official was not authorized to publicly discuss details of the investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity.Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, on Friday ordered the military to prepare for the harsh conditions of winter deployment.Mick Krever, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Kilter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kilter. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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