as in uneven
inclined or twisted to one side
the portrait in the foyer was lopsided, so I straightened it while I was waiting
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Recent Examples of lopsided
Following the lopsided loss, the organization will have some important decisions to make.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Frieders scored only two points Wednesday but had six rebounds and six assists in just under three quarters of play for the host Knights in a lopsided 73-27 nonconference win over Hancock.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
Still, Mahomes wowed the Buccaneers and two dropped passes in the end zone by the Chiefs made this one really lopsided.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
The current nuclear arms race is a lopsided one in which Washington’s foes expand their arsenals while nonproliferation applies only to U.S. allies.
—Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Frieders scored only two points Wednesday but had six rebounds and six assists in just under three quarters of play for the host Knights in a lopsided 73-27 nonconference win over Hancock.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
Still, Mahomes wowed the Buccaneers and two dropped passes in the end zone by the Chiefs made this one really lopsided.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
The current nuclear arms race is a lopsided one in which Washington’s foes expand their arsenals while nonproliferation applies only to U.S. allies.
—Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lopsided
Adjective
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Tackle dryness, fine lines, and uneven tone, while supporting your barrier.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 Jan. 2025
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The products effectively target signs of aging thanks to powerful formulas that contain ingredients like caffeine, antioxidants, vitamin E, vitamin F, and other proprietary blends that smooth uneven skin tone, dullness, and wrinkles.—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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When the speedboat neared the pearly shore, a crooked line of hotel staff dressed in white and navy began to wave.—
Mary Holland,
Robb Report,
20 Jan. 2025
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Nothing could measure up to all that crooked darkness.—
Sam Thielman,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Orlando’s Franz Wagner would’ve been in play here, but his mid-December oblique injury has limited him to 25 games.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Bosa made the Pro Bowl this season, but had issues with oblique injuries, missed two games and had nine sacks — his fewest in a non-injury season since his rookie year.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But the boundaries between land and sea are often skewed.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The surge in wealth, particularly in the stock market, also has skewed benefits, mostly tilting toward those with the resources to buy stocks.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Lopsided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lopsided. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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