as in oblique
running in a slanting direction
as they poked through the blinds, the slant rays of the setting sun created interesting patterns on the room's far wall
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as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the road has just enough of a slant to make bicycling up it a little strenuous
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as in perspective
a way of looking at or thinking about something
an interesting slant on the problem of underage drinking
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as in to distort
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
reporters who slant the truth in order to push a political agenda
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Recent Examples of slant
Sarah Blaskey, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
Now with the ball back, Daniels hit Terry McLaurin on a quick slant on third down from the Eagles’ 36-yard line.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Yet we’re supposed to believe an app with videos allegedly slanted by the CCP can turn Americans against their own country?
—John Tamny, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Noun
And for years, Republicans have reported feeling like education had a left-leaning slant, another Pew study shows.
—Sarah Blaskey, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
Now with the ball back, Daniels hit Terry McLaurin on a quick slant on third down from the Eagles’ 36-yard line.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
Verb
Offenses slanted their protections toward him all season, yet even with an ankle injury, Tuimoloau was at his best in the Playoff.
—Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
Yet we’re supposed to believe an app with videos allegedly slanted by the CCP can turn Americans against their own country?
—John Tamny, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slant
Adjective
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That’s a passion that Hughes, who was originally named to the Team USA roster but withdrew at the last minute due to what’s reportedly an oblique injury, shares.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Cubs right-hander Javier Assad and infielder Matt Shaw progressing from oblique injuries Javier Assad isn’t quite sure how the injury occurred.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Over 500 athletes from 23 nations convened to go for the gold on the court, ice and slopes.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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This can result in slopes crashing down in a torrent of mud, rocks and dead branches, imperiling homes or people in their path.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The show, which will air weekly, is expected to provide a conservative perspective on current events, featuring interviews and analysis.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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To put this in perspective, crypto exchange Kraken made $1500 million in revenues in 2024.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Thereafter, the appearance of a triangle will become increasingly distorted until finally on April 9, Mars, Pollux and Castor will again appear in a straight line.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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In that way, uncertainty is like a tax, distorting decisions and making the economy as a whole less efficient.—
Ben Casselman,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Housing markets across the nation are starting to tilt in buyers' favor, according to a Redfin expert who is encouraging aspiring homeowners to set their own terms when purchasing a property.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Ergonomics are improved too, the S1R II uses a dual articulating touch screen that tilts straight up or down, and can also flip out to the side and face forward.—
Jim Fisher,
PCMAG,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Regardless of one’s political affiliation or inclinations, now is the time to institutionalize sweeping changes in public management.—
Jerry Haar,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2025
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By asking for the right deliverables, the Trump administration can strongly reinforce this inclination.—
Vanda Felbab-Brown,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The adaptive leader integrates I (self), we (others) and it (task and purpose) viewpoints.—
Hylke Faber,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Here, the government is forbidden from engaging in viewpoint discrimination, banned from imposing blasphemy restrictions, and prohibited from banning undesirable political parties.—
The Editors,
National Review,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The firm has accused him of misrepresenting his role, and Fishback is countersuing for defamation.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Fact check: Post misrepresents satirical petition as $1 trillion offer for California Heusgen debunked the claim in the Facebook post in a Feb. 17 X post, explaining that his show of emotion was related to his retirement as chairman, not Vance's statements.—
Hannah Hudnall,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Slant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slant. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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