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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as in tilts
to set or cause to be at an angle a ramp slanted at a 20 degree angle

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  1. viewpoints
  2. distorts
  3. perspectives
  4. inclinations
  5. outlooks
  6. leans
Noun
  • While these works present diverse and sometimes contrasting viewpoints – which only enriches the ongoing dialogue around these critical issues – each contributes valuable insights to our understanding of sustainability and climate action.
    Anna Broughel, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Conservative fans argued that their viewpoints were often overlooked by Hollywood and the media.
    Janelle Ash, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of viewpoints
Verb
  • Happiness never comes because your mind operates like the zoom lens of a camera that clouds out and distorts the bigger, wide-angle lens.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Focusing too much on individual figures distorts the reality of technological advancement, which is nearly always a collaborative, multi-layered process.
    Vivek Wadhwa, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of distorts
Noun
  • Forbes Daily Our best stories, exclusive reporting and Forbes perspectives on the day’s top news, plus the inside scoop on the world's most important entrepreneurs.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Encourage employees to share their unique perspectives and experiences with each other in the office space environment.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of perspectives
Noun
  • Einstein’s first inclinations about the idea can also be found in his letters to Marić.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Poor Olivia is just trying to survive the holidays while dealing with drunken Santas, her mother's sudden charitable inclinations and baking disasters that even Clark couldn't put a positive spin on.
    Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of inclinations
Noun
  • Companies, however, have maintained a cautious tone when sharing outlooks in the last few weeks.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Both Abercrombie & Fitch and Dick’s Sporting Goods, which issued cautious outlooks earlier this year, reversed their previous mood when reporting earnings earlier this month.
    Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of outlooks
Verb
  • Ela features casual dishes like Duck Leg Biryani, Tandoori Cab Hanger Steak Skewer, chutneys and other street snacks, while Mango leans into daily soups, salads and handhelds from Wagyu beef carpaccio to roasted turkey club.
    Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The brand leans into the idea of change via its Design Miami Fendi Casa booth, which each year taps an emerging designer to reinvent the Peekaboo bag and collaborate on an installation for the fair.
    Kristen Tauer, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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