slants 1 of 2

noun

Definition of slantsnext
plural of slant
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as in slopes
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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2
as in viewpoints
a way of looking at or thinking about something an interesting slant on the problem of underage drinking

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slants

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verb

present tense third-person singular of slant
1
as in distorts
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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2
as in tilts
to set or cause to be at an angle a ramp slanted at a 20 degree angle

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slants
  1. viewpoints
  2. distorts
  3. perspectives
  4. inclinations
  5. outlooks
  6. leans
Noun
  • As of Monday afternoon, parking spots at popular viewpoints are full, and the roads are already congested, according to a press release.
    Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The best viewpoints are along Crater Rim Trail, including Uekahuna, Kilauea Overlook, Wahinekapu (Steaming Bluff), Kupinai Pali (Waldron Ledge), behind Volcano House, Keanakakoi and other overlooks.
    Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of viewpoints
Verb
  • But the company insists the report intentionally distorts data, and its record shows injuries are down even while its output has increased significantly in recent years.
    Chris Isidore, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Thanks to the fast processor, your videos won’t drag or catch a delay that distorts images.
    Shea Simmons, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of distorts
Noun
  • This is the first of a four-part series covering their perspectives, starting with the top AI home trend predictions for 2025.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Enable diverse thinking Finally, making use of diverse perspectives is essential for sparking fresh ideas.
    Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of perspectives
Noun
  • Bottega Veneta became a mainstay in the global fashion industry due to the designer’s creative inclinations and his striking campaigns.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Einstein’s first inclinations about the idea can also be found in his letters to Marić.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of inclinations
Noun
  • There’s so many stereotypical outlooks that people are attached to.
    Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Year-ahead outlooks are always tricky, and housing market experts are not immune from making reasonable forecasts in December that fall apart by the first quarter of the following year.
    Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of outlooks
Verb
  • The design leans into texture, color, and silhouette to shape the aesthetic, with details like velvet headboards, mosaic tiles, and wall coverings by French design legend Pierre Frey.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Nebraska and Maine are the only two states that do not issue their electoral votes by a winner-takes-all model, and the Congressional district around Omaha leans liberal.
    Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of leans
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