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
Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
This content will feature original video series, social and digital campaigns, interviews with athletes and talent, all with a comedic slant.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Hoskins said the city law is slanted toward tenants and should be more balanced.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
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Noun
Ertz had made a pretty one-handed snag as quarterback Jayden Daniels swiftly read a blitz and hit him on a slant route.
—Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
This content will feature original video series, social and digital campaigns, interviews with athletes and talent, all with a comedic slant.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
The slanting afternoon light lends his ascent a spooky, otherworldly glow.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Hoskins said the city law is slanted toward tenants and should be more balanced.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slant
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
Noun
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And for a pick-me-up before or after the slopes, the Double Blacks cafe on the lower level serves espresso drinks, spiced ciders, fresh croissants, and small bites.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2025
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The slope from Jigsaw to the field, located at the base of Will Rogers State Park, was a mile long, and each of the 54 horses had to be led individually.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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To put things in perspective, Arman Tsarukyan struck a fan during a walkout at UFC 300, leading to him receiving a stiff nine-month suspension and a hefty fine.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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The panelists bring diverse perspectives, from documenting the devastating impacts of climate change on coastal communities to exploring human resilience in the face of environmental disasters.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The movie, named after a popular 1950s song, evoked and distorted the midcentury suburban fantasy.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Separately, the Media and Democracy Project filed a petition to deny a license renewal for WTXF-TV in Philadelphia, a station owned and operated by Fox, alleging that Fox willfully distorted news with false reports of fraud in the 2020 election that Trump lost.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Sure, under Major League Baseball’s current economic system, the game’s financial playing field is tilted.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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The planets in our solar system orbit the sun in roughly the same plane, known as the ecliptic, which is tilted relative to Earth's equator by about 23.5 degrees.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The dark inclinations of Oh, Hi! are a welcome change to the modern rom-com formula, externalizing Iris’ millennial romantic anxiety into a full emotional breakdown.—
Jourdain Searles,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
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In adolescence, those inclinations shifted toward the bohemia of the late-1960s art scene, and upon leaving home and going west, CalArts proved a sympathetic environment for his singular talents and personality.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The two sides have irreconcilable viewpoints, raising questions about whether the mediators who brokered the agreement will be able to get both sides to positions that allow the pause to become permanent.—
Mike Brest,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Jan. 2025
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There are a lot of dissenting viewpoints, even though Congress, President Biden, and now the Supreme Court have all mandated that the app should be banned.—
John Brandon,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The company will also be banned from misrepresenting loot box odds, prices, and features, and will need to allow users to buy them with money instead of in-game virtual currency.—
Will McCurdy,
PCMAG,
18 Jan. 2025
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Blake Lively was either severely misled by her team or intentionally and knowingly misrepresented the truth.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Slant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slant. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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