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adjective

Definition of slantwisenext
1
as in tilted
inclined or twisted to one side a hodgepodge of slantwise postcards tacked to the wall of his cubicle

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2
as in oblique
running in a slanting direction the slantwise cables that run between the roadway and the towers give the bridge a cathedral-like appearance

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slantwise

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adverb

as in downwards
so as to slant be careful not to lay the first boards slantwise, or the whole bookcase won't be straight

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slantwise
  1. oblique
  2. uneven
  3. down
  4. crooked
  5. downward
  6. diagonal
  7. upward
  8. up
Adjective
  • Despite missing both of their top scorers — Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner — due to oblique injuries, the Magic mucked the game up early and often.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Arch stepped in and started three games this season when Quinn Ewers got hurt and missed time with an oblique injury.
    Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of oblique
Adjective
  • Blazy succeeds Virginie Viard, who exited Chanel last June after an uneven five-year tenure.
    WWD, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
  • However, private organizations often lack regulatory mandates to enforce consistent practices, leading to uneven adoption of basic measures.
    Tony Bradley, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of uneven
Adverb
  • Wilson again sought out Napoletano, tracking her down in Washington.
    Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Rice said the department's quick response enabled them to knock the garage fire down just in time to prevent it from spreading into the house.
    Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of down
Adjective
  • The pardon was a political bombshell that Republicans have used to further President-elect Donald Trump's claims that the Justice Department has been weaponized against him and that the Biden family has been crooked for years.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Caravans of cars traveled from Kentucky, Tennessee, the Carolinas, Virginia and Ohio to clinics here, loading up on pills and prescriptions from crooked doctors selling their prescription pads to anyone with so much as a hangnail.
    Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of crooked
Adverb
  • Even with statistics that show killings and other serious crimes trending downward, recent election results show the public remains concerned about safety — or the perception that cities are unsafe.
    Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Among Russell 3000 health care companies, personal security costs actually trended downward from 0.8% in 2018, to 0.5% in 2024, Esgauge data reveals.
    Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of downward
Adjective
  • Add Cheese Using a sharp knife, score both sides of each cheese round in a diamond pattern by making shallow diagonal cuts 1 inch apart.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
  • With a maximum image size of 120 inches on the diagonal from a projector that fits in the palm of your hand, this is a great choice for movie nights, presentations, and more, especially at a 34% price drop.
    K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of diagonal
Adverb
  • The stock market in general has trended upward and cryptocurrency values have skyrocketed.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The number of emergency room visits for RSV is moderate but trending upward.
    Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of upward
Adverb
  • Blue whales can produce a 30-foot high blow that shoots straight up.
    Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
  • It’s also made with glycerin, which helps pull moisture into the skin, and won’t foam up (to keep your skin barrier intact).
    Jordan Galloway, SELF, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of up
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