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
Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
As much as some complain that this indie slant will doom the Oscars to low ratings without enough blockbuster support, this is where the action is.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2025
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Feb. 2025
Warm sunlight slanted through the windows as the car lolled on to Birch’s on the Lake.
—Lara Bockenstedt, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Protesters have also targeted Musk for his influence on the presidential campaign and the right-wing slant of X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, which Musk purchased in 2022.
—Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
As much as some complain that this indie slant will doom the Oscars to low ratings without enough blockbuster support, this is where the action is.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
It's written in a delicate, slanting cursive and spans the length of her inner forearm, starting just below her wrist and ending near her elbow.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Feb. 2025
Warm sunlight slanted through the windows as the car lolled on to Birch’s on the Lake.
—Lara Bockenstedt, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slant
Adjective
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Utility man Romy Gonzalez, who suffered a minor oblique injury last week, is also expected to be ready by Opening Day.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2025
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But Jeff McNeil’s oblique injury and Nick Madrigal’s shoulder surgery opened up two infield spots.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In a video shared on the official Audi FIS World Cup Instagram, Vonn is seen pumping her fists in the air and cheering along with the crowd in celebration after completing her race at the bottom of the slopes in Sun Valley.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Even better: add a few days to your itinerary for visiting a wine region, like Lavaux, which has spectacular terraced slopes overlooking Lake Geneva.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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From a food perspective, this doesn’t resolve much.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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She’s since evolved through R&B, pop and hip-hop, all while maintaining a distinct identity rooted in her Moroccan heritage and feminist perspective.—
Nour Ezzedine,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Rosenworcel also dismissed a challenge to a Fox station license alleging that Fox willfully distorted news with false reports of fraud in the 2020 election that Trump lost.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2025
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But the only thing that is wild here is how badly the science supporting fluoridation is being distorted or ignored.—
Megha Satyanarayana,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Neck Stretch: Slowly tilt your head toward one shoulder, holding for a few seconds, then switch to the other side.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The findings could shine a light on the origin of the planet's strange magnetic field, and why it is tilted.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Stolarz’s inclination to shout instructions at teammates on the ice, often with serious levels of hostility in the name of competition, comes to him naturally.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Tariffs are designed for a combination of reasons, including protecting domestic markets; inviting foreign investment; and becoming more effective using capabilities, inclinations, and talents in other parts of the world.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Women board members can serve as an important check on both dynamics by fostering a culture that embraces and appreciates diverse viewpoints.—
Committee of 200,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Listen to Taal's lawyers discuss the potential repercussions of the crackdown on international students' viewpoints and its broader implications for society.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Corson proceeded to inform the court of Petersen’s previous convictions in 2016 and 2017 when she was charged with misrepresenting herself as her sister when stopped by law enforcement.—
Olivia Estright,
Twin Cities,
2 Apr. 2025
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If users can’t verify sources or if AI search engines misrepresent information, misinformation becomes harder to combat.—
Tor Constantino,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Slant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slant. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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