angle (for)

verb

Definition of angle (for)next
1
as in to fish (for)

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2
as in to hammer out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angle (for)
  1. hammer out
  2. scheme
  3. plot
  4. work out
  5. concert
  6. arrange
  7. intrigue
  8. compass
Verb
  • Israeli officials, Hamas officials and mediators from Qatar, Egypt and the U.S. have been working around the clock for several days in Doha to hammer out a deal.
    Barak Ravid, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The parties ultimately hammered out an agreement but as a satellite operator DirecTV isn’t in the same position as major cable providers like Charter or Comcast, which also sell broadband and wireless services.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of hammer out
Verb
  • Multiple law enforcement officials have warned of bad actors scheming to take advantage of charitable people looking to chip in and give to those in need due to the fires.
    Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2025
  • New York Jets: Anthony Weaver Anthony Weaver's ability to scheme and develop defenses will be a massive asset for a Jets team that needs a head coach to help get the most out of its young players.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of scheme
Verb
  • Paper maps of the area with at least two evacuation routes plotted.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
  • President-elect Trump and congressional Republicans are plotting how to address the nation’s debt limit this year.
    Aris Folley, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of plot
Verb
  • Two weeks ago Sauer filed an unusual friend-of-the-court brief in the pending TikTok case which urges the justices to put the matter on hold and allow the new president time to work out a deal.
    David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Most evidence shows that consistently working out is more important than the time of day.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of work out
Verb
  • Pasadena Playhouse producing artistic director Danny Feldman first had the idea years ago: concert stagings of classic American musicals, each featuring an all-star cast and a full orchestra.
    Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Phoenix Open concerts 2025: This power couple will play the 16th hole Coliseum The plan, intended to prevent more traffic congestion and safeguard existing infrastructure, was developed by city, state and business leaders who make up the MAG's Regional Transportation Policy Committee.
    Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of concert
Verb
  • McGahn arranged a memo warning Trump the move could lead to his impeachment.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
  • One day before TikTok star Deborah Finck died of rare soft tissue cancer, her daughter Katerina arranged a meaningful memory.
    Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of arrange
Verb
  • Justin Ryan Leung, who was adjusting to single life after the end of a seven-year relationship, was intrigued.
    Donna Kim, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2025
  • This will not be a very popular take, and maybe its the optimist in me, but I'm intrigued by most of the analytic models that have USC as a top ~20 team, despite their mediocre record.
    Antonio Morales, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of intrigue
Verb
  • The wind sighs: Save me, Lord, for the waters have compassed my soul.
    Tomas Tranströmer, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
  • Abigail Jackson The adjacent dining area is dedicated to family heirlooms like a set of Allan Gould compass chairs from Kate’s interior designer grandmother and a red vintage rug from her great-grandparents.
    Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2024
Definition of compass
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angled (for)

angle (for)

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