as in tilted
inclined or twisted to one side an old, torn flag hanging from a slanting flagpole
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as in distorting
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 sloping
to set or cause to be at an angle a ramp slanted at a 20 degree angle
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Recent Examples of slanting
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2026 Worse, slanting political lines so that one party or the other is guaranteed victory only widens the gulf that has helped turn Washington’s into its current slough of dysfunction. —Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 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 Sun slanting through tree line. —AFAR Media, 7 Aug. 2025
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The ridges all lean the same way, slanting and curving in from the lower left of the frame, which ESA noted reflects the direction of the prevailing wind in this region. —Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2026 Worse, slanting political lines so that one party or the other is guaranteed victory only widens the gulf that has helped turn Washington’s into its current slough of dysfunction. —Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 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 Sun slanting through tree line. —AFAR Media, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slanting
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The Escalade also offers a large head up display and a tilted control panel to provide quick access to climate and other functions.— Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
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Naturally, Uranus' tilted rotation has a part to play in how auroral activity manifests on the planet.— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
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Normalizing interactions where such limitations do not exist risks distorting the very standard by which human love is measured.— Oluwaseun Damilola Sanwoolu, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
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The front has square glass block masonry on the lower half, which lets light in while reducing what's visible outside by distorting the view.— Stefan Ionescu March 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
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The height comes from a stance atop 20-inch wheels, and the vehicle’s sloping hood descends low, like a brooding brow.— John Scott Lewinski, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
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Tenkan-sen is above the Kijun-sen, with both lines sloping upward.— Karl Montevirgen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
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Luxury players are showing an uneven recovery following a boom that ended in 2022.— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
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The uneven access across states can exacerbate disparities.— Moriah Balingit, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
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Ramsey’s attorneys said there are gaps in the case prosecutors presented to the grand jury, including by misrepresenting what the witness reported in the 911 call, and attorney Alfredo Parrish said the grand jury even pushed back.— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Noem was removed from her position following demonstrable failures in her management of the Department of Homeland Security, including misrepresenting a $220 million advertising campaign to Congress and inadequate emergency response coordination.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
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Though the Kremlin-friendly Orban had held power for the past 16 years, partly by tilting the electoral system in his favor, his far-right Fidesz party lost to the center-right Tisza party of anti-corruption campaigner Peter Magyar.— The Week US, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
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Pour a heaping 1/3 cup batter into the pan, tilting to coat evenly.— Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
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As Van Young observes, the crooked governor here is a symptom, not a symbol.— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
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Monday night, however, the team that cried wolf left the Nuggets with a bloody lip and crooked nose.— Troy Renck, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
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While winemakers are leaning into narratives and experiences to attract this sizeable demographic, real estate developers are using wine to court high-income members of the generation.— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2026
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The Coastal Commission decision gave political cover to lawmakers in liberal-leaning communities to approve the bill that will speed up home construction by exempting most projects from deep environmental review.— Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Slanting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/slanting. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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