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
Ulysses Ortega, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Many of the productions have a conservative, Christian slant.
—Joanna Dee Das, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Ashliene McMenamy, Allure, 8 Apr. 2025
Critics of the move worry that in nominating Caine, whom Trump has extolled as a loyalist, the president was seeking to fill top DOD leadership positions with those that wouldn’t dissent from his opinion, slanting the historically apolitical U.S. military in his favor.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Image The media outlet is affiliated with the Chinese spiritual movement Falun Gong, and it is known to include right-wing misinformation with an anti-China slant.
—Ulysses Ortega, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Many of the productions have a conservative, Christian slant.
—Joanna Dee Das, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
As Chelsea, Wood widens her eyes and slants her eyebrows up when confused, bares her teeth and scrunches her whole face in terror, and barely contains her smile when smitten.
—Ashliene McMenamy, Allure, 8 Apr. 2025
Critics of the move worry that in nominating Caine, whom Trump has extolled as a loyalist, the president was seeking to fill top DOD leadership positions with those that wouldn’t dissent from his opinion, slanting the historically apolitical U.S. military in his favor.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slant
Adjective
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Mason Jones, who missed the last game with an oblique injury, came off the bench to post 15 points, three rebounds, three assists and two steals for the Kings (5-0).—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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In his absence, the Marlins will rely primarily on Graham Pauley (who has played 23 games at third base and filled in when Norby missed time with an oblique injury earlier this season) and Javier Sanoja, who has played nine games at third this season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Even on their romantic outing on the ice rink and slopes, the lovebirds chose to wear complementing cozy 'fits.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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The lower-level entrance did not meet accessibility standards due to the steep slope of the walkway, according to library officials, and water collected at the base of the walkway near the building, at times entering the building.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
24 July 2025
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From an economic perspective, it is not guaranteed their benefits will exceed the costs.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The ambitious project, praised for its originality and perspective by the jury, was awarded a $10,000 cash award for a narrative project in development by ART.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Over time, that line has been distorted beyond recognition, used more to silence churches than to protect them.—
Lauren Cooley,
Sun Sentinel,
21 July 2025
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First, Jane Street intentionally distorted the less liquid cash market to profit on the more liquid options market.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Perry’s death-defying performance comes after Beyoncé suffered a similar scare at her Houston show last month, when her flying car prop tilted to one side, mid-air.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
19 July 2025
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After the handlers let go of the prop, the sphere rises and suddenly tilts to one side, causing Perry to lose her footing.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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At the Soul Train Awards in 1997, Da Brat arrived outfitted in a similarly referential look, but her look evoked tomboy inclinations.—
Julian Randall,
Essence,
3 July 2025
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At a June 5 press conference, one day after the General Assembly closed the regular 2024 session, the governor gave his strongest indication to date of an inclination to seek another four-year term with Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
3 July 2025
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From a fundamental viewpoint, Snap-on currently holds a market capitalization of $17 billion.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The popular Overlooks Trail leads about a half-mile to a first lookout and another half-mile to a second viewpoint above Upheaval Dome.—
Mike Bezemek,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Without that visibility, AI might ignore you or misrepresent you based on outdated or irrelevant content.—
Christine Wetzler,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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In the suit, filed on behalf of Reed and his wife in Davidson County Chancery Court on Jan. 17, Reed contends the school breached his contract, misrepresented his role in the response and inflicted emotional distress on him and his wife, among other things.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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“Slant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slant. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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