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
James Boyd, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
This pair is made from quick-dry fabric and has a stylish knee-pleat design, as well as front slant pockets and functional flap pockets on the thighs.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
For an eco-friendly slant, restaurants with Michelin’s Green Stars include Terada, Kashiwaya Osaka Senriyama, and Unkaku.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
In footage shared on social media, verified by Reuters, the large bridge can be seen slanting to one side with people below.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
On the very next play, Jones hit Mitchell in stride on a slant route.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
This pair is made from quick-dry fabric and has a stylish knee-pleat design, as well as front slant pockets and functional flap pockets on the thighs.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
The Commanders were forced to punt on their first three possessions, but Jordan Love and the Packers’ offense were able to go 96 yards on their second drive to find seven points with a Romeo Doubs quick slant for the score.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
For an eco-friendly slant, restaurants with Michelin’s Green Stars include Terada, Kashiwaya Osaka Senriyama, and Unkaku.
—AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
The point is, the way in which news is presented can slant the reader’s opinion.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
In footage shared on social media, verified by Reuters, the large bridge can be seen slanting to one side with people below.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slant
Adjective
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After going down with an oblique injury earlier this month, top rookie Roman Anthony was given a four-to-six-week timeline for a potential return to the lineup.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Hill missed nearly a month of training camp and preseason with an oblique injury.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Use jig and pigs 18 to 25 feet deep along brush piles or main lake points with a gradual slope.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Topography will remain the primary driver of growth, and active runs are likely where slope and wind align.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rinzel has already been hit up by some of the other prospects for his perspective on rookie camp, on the climb to the NHL and the developmental process, on how to play with aggression and the confidence to make plays rather than with hesitation and the fear of making mistakes.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Instead of using a single bulky lens, the camera employs a thin mask embedded with dozens of tiny lenslets, each capturing a unique perspective of the same object.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the speakers broke up and distorted at this volume.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
17 Sep. 2025
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Messy data wrecks forecasts, distorts reporting and wastes time.—
Thasha Batts,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Democrats nationwide have eyed similar efforts to counteract the opposition’s efforts to further tilt the balance of power in the lower chamber.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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That same year, Swin Cash, then with the New York Liberty, appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, not in her uniform but in a bright red Michael Kors silk chiffon dress, head tilted back and lips slightly parted.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For those with time and inclination, the New York Times did an exhaustive deep dive into court battle based on thousands of pages of court filings and hearing transcripts.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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No other player has a similar inclination to hold width.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The opposing viewpoints on whole milk illuminate a growing debate in nutrition science.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Often, that's not what is needed and may disconnect us further from the other by forcing our viewpoint or skimming over the depth of the issue.—
Hylke Faber,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Conversely, overloading new hires with information, leaving them without guidance or misrepresenting the job can quickly erode excitement and lead to early and expensive turnover.—
Alyshia Hull,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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In his appeal though, obtained by PEOPLE, Guobadia argued that their November 2022 prenup was void because Williams allegedly misrepresented herself during negotiations by not disclosing her plans to return to RHOA.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Slant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slant. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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