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or asymmetric
as in oblique
having two sides or halves that are not the same; not symmetrical
She wore a striking dress with an asymmetrical neckline.
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Recent Examples of asymmetrical
Moreover, the Abraham Accords removed one of the few sources of leverage Palestinians had in their already highly asymmetrical conflict with Israel: pressure from Arab neighbors whose publics were still overwhelmingly sympathetic to the Palestinian cause.
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Khaled Elgindy, Foreign Affairs, 22 Jan. 2025
The knit dress featured an off-the-shoulder neckline and an asymmetrical hem with a thigh-high slit.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
Diamond Binta is home to five guest cabins, sleeping up to 12, as well as the full-beam owner’s suite, accented by asymmetrical shapes, a drop-down terrace, and a starboard side lounge.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2025
Demi Moore Demi Moore made a substantive statement on Sunday's carpet in a champagne, mermaid design with an asymmetrical neckline, courtesy of Giorgio Armani Privé.
Moore made further waves on the carpet by adding loose curls to her signature long tresses.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Khaled Elgindy, Foreign Affairs, 22 Jan. 2025
The knit dress featured an off-the-shoulder neckline and an asymmetrical hem with a thigh-high slit.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
Diamond Binta is home to five guest cabins, sleeping up to 12, as well as the full-beam owner’s suite, accented by asymmetrical shapes, a drop-down terrace, and a starboard side lounge.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2025
Demi Moore Demi Moore made a substantive statement on Sunday's carpet in a champagne, mermaid design with an asymmetrical neckline, courtesy of Giorgio Armani Privé.
Moore made further waves on the carpet by adding loose curls to her signature long tresses.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asymmetrical
Adjective
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Orlando’s Franz Wagner would’ve been in play here, but his mid-December oblique injury has limited him to 25 games.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Bosa made the Pro Bowl this season, but had issues with oblique injuries, missed two games and had nine sacks — his fewest in a non-injury season since his rookie year.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Avoid the uneven, unpaved roads on more untouched stretches of the island by skirting around the shores, especially to destinations like Secret Beach.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Feb. 2025
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The vacuum/mulcher was also very effective at picking up leaves and small sticks and worked well on uneven terrain.—
Renee Freemon Mulvihill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Under his cap, everything around his eyes sweats; his smile is crooked but near constant, his beard half-shaven and unsymmetrical.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
11 Aug. 2021
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The system used helium as a pressurizing gas, inhibited nitrogen tetroxide for an oxidizer, and a blended hydrazine fuel made up of a mixture of around 50 percent unsymmetrical dimethyl hydrazine and 50 percent anhydrous hydrazine.—
Alex Hollings,
Popular Mechanics,
24 July 2019
Adjective
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For instance, carrying too much weight or an unbalanced load can put stress on your shoulders, spine, knees, and other joints.—
Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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This is followed by a full moon in Cancer on the 13th, which will further illuminate these emotional dynamics, challenging you to release anything that feels draining or unbalanced in your close connections.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The film opens on one such unexplained conflict, setting the tone for the volatile, irregular behavior that ensues.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2025
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In 2023, the EU also struck a 105 million euro ($109 million) deal with Tunisia in return for the North African country’s cooperation on preventing irregular migration.—
Nicholas R. Micinski,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Asymmetrical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asymmetrical. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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