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adjective

Definition of slantnext
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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slant

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noun

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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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slant

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verb

ˈslant How to pronounce slant (audio)
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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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as in to slope
to set or cause to be at an angle a ramp slanted at a 20 degree angle

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Recent Examples of slant
Adjective
Backup corner/special teamer Charles Woods allowed a slant-pass touchdown to Kyle Williams. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026 In Week 4 of that season against the Atlanta Falcons, Brown caught a pass on a slant route and went 55 yards for a score, the first of his two touchdowns that game. — Chad Graff, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Noun
Various factors go into determining whether the signatures match, including the slant of the signature, whether it is printed or written in cursive, and the size, proportions or scale. — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 4 June 2026 With a chateau or Christmas market visit scheduled almost every day, the November and December itineraries have a clear holiday slant. — Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
Verb
Opponents slanted their protections toward him all season. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026 The perimeters of their jaws are lined with dagger-like teeth designed to grasp and puncture, while the tops of their mouths are covered with hundreds of needle-sharp teeth slanted back toward their throats. — Steve Ryan, Outdoor Life, 21 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for slant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slant
  1. oblique
  2. slope
  3. perspective
  4. distort
  5. tilt
  6. sloping
  7. inclination
  8. viewpoint
Adjective
  • Infielder Nick Sogard, who had been called up in Story’s place, hit the IL with a right oblique strain June 3, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa went to the IL with a forearm bone stress reaction similar to Mayer’s on June 20.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • Mayfield, who turned 31 in April, appeared on the Bucs’ injury report 10 out of 18 weeks with issues that spanned his foot, toe, knee, right biceps, oblique and right shoulder.
    — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026
Definition of oblique
Noun
  • Several hours later, rescuers carried the injured on stretchers and recovered the dead in makeshift carts, painstakingly hauling them back up the rugged slope, official Noor Zaman said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • This hard-working plant tolerates heat, drought, salt, and humidity, and provides good soil stabilization on slopes.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of slope
Noun
  • Following the death of a close friend in a car accident as a teenager, Evans gained perspective that still shapes him today.
    — Anthony Aguirre, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
  • Through facilitated forums and advisory ecosystems, the organization builds environments where owners can test ideas, evaluate risk, and gain perspective from peers navigating comparable pressures.
    — William Jones, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of perspective
Verb
  • Slow-motion replays and still images distort the offending player’s actions, with innocuous tackles looking more serious.
    — Tom Bogert, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • Any whack job with a phone can distort reality, and that’s not helpful.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026
Definition of distort
Verb
  • Watching for artist-specific fan verification, using official face-value exchanges when available and steering clear of inflated resale listings remain the best defenses against a system still tilted toward bots.
    — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
  • The blood orange and yuzu sound lovely in theory, but the vanilla tilts it into dessert territory — way too sweet and rich.
    — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of tilt
Adjective
  • Watch for soft spots on floors, uneven or sloping flooring, cracks in walls and warped materials.
    — Ryan Brennan May 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
  • As part of his new collection for the brand, Arnold unveiled a new shape—a slightly sloping, almost smile-like pleat that’s simultaneously nonchalant and fully sophisticated.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Definition of sloping
Noun
  • Spiritual progress requires fighting against the natural downward inclination of our souls—though fighting, oddly, is also the problem.
    — Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • Getty Choosing a college major has always been a big life decision, influenced by not only personal inclinations and talents, but also by starting salaries.
    — Courtney Connley-Hampton, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of inclination
Noun
  • One of their favorites is driving to one of Oregon’s scenic viewpoints, Pilot Butte, to watch the sunset, where Middaugh often brings her professional camera, while Ward happily snaps photos on his iPhone.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • California purchased the swath of rocky cliffs and windswept shoreline in the 1960s to expand the construction of Highway 1 and create a scenic viewpoint for highway travelers, according to a California Coastal Commission report.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of viewpoint

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