as in uneven
inclined or twisted to one side
the portrait in the foyer was lopsided, so I straightened it while I was waiting
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Recent Examples of lopsided
That has included lopsided margins of 39-21 against Chicago, 31-9 against Brooklyn, 32-8 against Oklahoma City and 35-20 against Milwaukee on Sunday.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
The desperation to be an owner, and the belief that cannabis can increase personal wealth makes Black business owners fall prey to lopsided investment deals or personal bankruptcy.
—Iris Dorbian, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Reports With Boston, Arroyo saw time at all four infield positions, right field, and even got into a lopsided game as a relief pitcher in 2021.
—Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Flagg only played 23 1/2 minutes as Duke handed Illinois the most lopsided loss in program history.
—Mike Fitzpatrick, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
The desperation to be an owner, and the belief that cannabis can increase personal wealth makes Black business owners fall prey to lopsided investment deals or personal bankruptcy.
—Iris Dorbian, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Reports With Boston, Arroyo saw time at all four infield positions, right field, and even got into a lopsided game as a relief pitcher in 2021.
—Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Flagg only played 23 1/2 minutes as Duke handed Illinois the most lopsided loss in program history.
—Mike Fitzpatrick, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lopsided
Adjective
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Connecticut transit riders urged lawmakers to bolster funding and services for the state’s local commuter railroads on Wednesday, as ridership continues to experience an uneven rebound from the pandemic.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2025
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Two different curling irons — a 1-inch and a 1.5-inch — gave the pro uneven waves for a more natural feel.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As a side sleeper who constantly wakes up with a crooked neck and often back pain, this was a huge plus.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
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In short, repealing the FCPA will be a boon to crooked foreign corporations and will create an uneven playing field—in their favor.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Shaw had been sidelined by a left oblique injury since the beginning of camp and had been slowly building up to game action, which culminated with his Cactus League debut Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Another is the Magic’s two key offensive players, Banchero and Franz Wagner, have missed extensive time this season with oblique muscle tears that prevented them from maintaining their conditioning and working on their shooting.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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These skewed contracts can open the door for bad faith.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
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Domestic and regional actors often manipulate aid deliveries, creating a skewed economy that leaves some people embittered and others emboldened.—
Maha Yahya,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Lopsided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lopsided. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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