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as in uneven
inclined or twisted to one side
gave the eavesdropper an oblique glance out of the corner of her eye
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as in sloping
running in a slanting direction
in the painting the artist repeats the oblique line of the path with the oblique line of the outstretched arm
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Recent Examples of oblique
Max Muncy was officially placed on the IL on Friday retroactive to Wednesday with a right oblique strain.
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Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Aug. 2025
Lorenzen was sidelined due to a left oblique strain on July 14.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2025
The Cubs will try to avoid a fourth straight series loss Sunday when Javier Assad (0-1, 9.00 ERA) makes his second appearance of the season after returning from an oblique injury suffered in spring training.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
With Tyreek Hill sidelined by an oblique injury they’ve all been given the opportunity to develop chemistry with Tua Tagovailoa.
—Omar Kelly
august 15, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
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Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Aug. 2025
Lorenzen was sidelined due to a left oblique strain on July 14.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2025
The Cubs will try to avoid a fourth straight series loss Sunday when Javier Assad (0-1, 9.00 ERA) makes his second appearance of the season after returning from an oblique injury suffered in spring training.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
With Tyreek Hill sidelined by an oblique injury they’ve all been given the opportunity to develop chemistry with Tua Tagovailoa.
—Omar Kelly
august 15, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oblique
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Some days my skin glows, and on others stress, and life’s ebbs and flows, bring breakouts, sun spots, dryness, and uneven texture.—
Micaela English,
Flow Space,
27 Aug. 2025
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Its floating cut disc adapts effortlessly to uneven terrain, aiming to promote a smooth, even trim while reducing the risk of scalping.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Cut into diagonal strips about a half-inch thick, and thread on skewers, these ribbons of rosemary scented steak are divine.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
18 Aug. 2025
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The Brazilian did make a late diagonal dart infield, but Odegaard’s through-ball was overhit.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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The radio-wavelength image shows that the black hole’s jet is not straight, but is crooked with three distinct bends.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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In one image, Scales, who had won a Military Cross for his bravery at the front, wears a crooked grimace that suggests recent anguish.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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“Oblique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblique. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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