as in shape
a state of being or fitness
since I dropped my food processor, it's been all out of kilter
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Recent Examples of kilter
Too much rain — another reality in the era of climate change — can throw fall foliage off kilter.
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Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2024
Especially, crucially, as these ultra-intense peaks never feel out of kilter with the rest of the image thanks to the way Panasonic’s processing is capable of ‘seeing’ the picture as an organic, balanced whole rather than just a bunch of disconnected elements.
—John Archer, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Authorities were actively looking for Crooks when Trump walked out to begin his remarks, and if the gunman hadn't been thrown off kilter by a local cop who peeked over the edge of the roof in search of the suspect, he could have been killed by the first shot, Mauro said.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 28 July 2024
The goal of these skincare products is to prevent an imbalance of the microbiome, or to rebalance a microbiome that has been thrown off kilter thanks to something internal, like a course of antibiotics or harsh, topical acne treatments.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 30 Jan. 2024
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Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2024
Especially, crucially, as these ultra-intense peaks never feel out of kilter with the rest of the image thanks to the way Panasonic’s processing is capable of ‘seeing’ the picture as an organic, balanced whole rather than just a bunch of disconnected elements.
—John Archer, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Authorities were actively looking for Crooks when Trump walked out to begin his remarks, and if the gunman hadn't been thrown off kilter by a local cop who peeked over the edge of the roof in search of the suspect, he could have been killed by the first shot, Mauro said.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 28 July 2024
The goal of these skincare products is to prevent an imbalance of the microbiome, or to rebalance a microbiome that has been thrown off kilter thanks to something internal, like a course of antibiotics or harsh, topical acne treatments.
—Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 30 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kilter
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When Twiggy arrived at a Texas animal shelter, staff could see the pup was in bad shape.Bailey Richards, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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In the corporate world, where the wealth, power and fame generated shapes so much of how our world functions, the potential to drive change is profound.Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Make your rest a priority, because there's nothing better than taking care of your health and well-being through something as simple as a good night's sleep.Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
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Your nail health can give a clue into your overall health.Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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East Coasters rushing to get back home will have clear weather conditions Thursday.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
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The two men were in stable condition and are expected to survive, police said in a statement as reported by AP.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Kilter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kilter. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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