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as in side
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
from this angle, that car looks gray, not brown
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as in perspective
a way of looking at or thinking about something
what's your angle on the problem?
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as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
the road around the peninsula is all angles and hairpin turns
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as in to slope
to set or cause to be at an angle
angle the camera this way and the Leaning Tower of Pisa will look straight
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Recent Examples of angle
PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025
The phone is then just slid into two slots – one in each piece – which hold it in a vertical or horizontal orientation at a 45-degree angle.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2025
David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
The Ravens star is angling for his third most valuable player award by setting the NFL record for career yards rushing by a quarterback while passing for a franchise-record 39 touchdowns with just four interceptions.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The lens covers full-frame sensors, but can also be used with APS-C models with a restricted angle of view (60mm equivalent).
—PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025
The phone is then just slid into two slots – one in each piece – which hold it in a vertical or horizontal orientation at a 45-degree angle.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
Well Ahead of Playoff Decider vs Patriots Tagovailoa is angling to play, but the Dolphins might keep him from doing so.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
The Ravens star is angling for his third most valuable player award by setting the NFL record for career yards rushing by a quarterback while passing for a franchise-record 39 touchdowns with just four interceptions.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angle
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Either cut off an entire stem an inch or two off the ground or cut a side branch close to the main stem.Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
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Our time-traveling heroine has made it to the other side and rests comfortably as her beloved watches over her.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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Living near the ocean has profoundly influenced my perspective and career in beauty, shaping Tower 28’s design and ethos, which embody the fun, approachable spirit of So-Cal beach culture.Allure Editors, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
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What’s your perspective on how hip-hop has engaged with the movement for Palestine’s liberation?Mano Sundaresan, Pitchfork, 17 Jan. 2025
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That includes the geometry of the scooter, things like stem angle, trailing distance, ergonomics, and the angle and curvature of the handlebars.Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
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All those complex curvatures nested neatly inside one another are made possible by the software’s calculations.Glenn Adamson, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Planes first need to fly low over a busy traffic circle atop a hill with roads that slope down toward both sides of the runway.Johanna Read, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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If trekking around the property’s sloping terrain isn't enough of a workout, the state-of-the-art fitness center is open 24 hours a day and has a weekly schedule of classes ranging from aerial yoga to bootcamp.Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Another aspect to note is that the AI didn’t ridicule me or otherwise play any tomfoolery about my aspiration.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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And the worst aspects of every part of society will make the most noise.Karen Bliss, SPIN, 10 Jan. 2025
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The two sides have irreconcilable viewpoints, raising questions about whether the mediators who brokered the agreement will be able to get both sides to positions that allow the pause to become permanent.Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Jan. 2025
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There are a lot of dissenting viewpoints, even though Congress, President Biden, and now the Supreme Court have all mandated that the app should be banned.John Brandon, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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The studio gave it a remarkably seamless flow between spaces as angles become curves and lines merge into arches.Noelann Bourgade, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025
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By taking a proactive approach to learning and professional development, organizations position themselves to stay ahead of the curve.Ann Blakely, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The governor’s race in Florida, once a battleground state that has been tilting toward Republicans, is one of the most prominent contests on the election calendar in 2026.Neil Vigdor, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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During January, the northern hemisphere tilts away from the sun, leading to colder temperatures and shorter days.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Angle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angle. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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