as in to slope
to set or cause to be at an angle
the robin tilts its head as it hunts for worms in the grass
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Recent Examples of tilt
The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 21 Jan. 2025
Trump's also ignited a rightward tilt of corporate America, the removal of social media speech guardrails and significant geopolitical shifts.
—Neal Rothschild, Axios, 20 Jan. 2025
Ralph Leonard, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2025
But instead of using a hardtop that tilts out of the way for access to the fold-out floor, a la the Skycamp and others, the Roof Space 2's hardtop becomes its extended floor, folding out a full 180 degrees to double the footprint of the tent at camp.
—New Atlas, 1 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Most Popular The race is on to open America’s first tilt coaster
The race is on to open America’s first tilt coaster
Hector’s on the Circle in Old Towne Orange closes; crab joint moves in
Got $7,700 a month?
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 21 Jan. 2025
Trump's also ignited a rightward tilt of corporate America, the removal of social media speech guardrails and significant geopolitical shifts.
—Neal Rothschild, Axios, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
The Parthenon Marbles: The Case for Reunification By Christopher Hitchens
Christopher Hitchens, among the most eloquent and forceful advocates of rejoining the Parthenon marbles, helped tilt me toward the cause of repatriation.
—Ralph Leonard, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2025
But instead of using a hardtop that tilts out of the way for access to the fold-out floor, a la the Skycamp and others, the Roof Space 2's hardtop becomes its extended floor, folding out a full 180 degrees to double the footprint of the tent at camp.
—New Atlas, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilt
Noun
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Bailey Berg is a freelance travel writer and editor, who covers breaking news, trends, tips, transportation, sustainability, the outdoors, and more.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
14 Feb. 2025
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As the makeup tips flooded in, Hannah was so grateful to everyone offering their help.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The daily chart of KO shows a clear bullish momentum divergence using the price lows in November 2024 and January 2025, as the RSI is sloping higher during this period.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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But a rear viewing angle reveals the massive rear wing creating that illusion, which sits well off the sloping line of the rear roof and glass.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Ars Technica,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Long since annexed into New Orleans, snug against the Mississippi River’s bend, it’s anchored by Oak Street.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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The square couch only slid, whereas the semicircle slid, then rotated around the bend, and then slid again on the other side.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
4 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Hopkins is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2025, and there are likely to be many teams that will be angling to bring him in.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Photo: Getty Images Designed to mimic the effects of the elements, Meghan sported a natural dewy base with blusher angled up to the cheekbone, along with a matching glossy nude lip.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But Trump has shown no inclination to adhere to the separation of powers that gives a lead role to Congress.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2025
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Western inclinations were prevalent, especially in the tiny floral details that were emblazoned throughout the number.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In a departure from her usual clean-girl attire, Jenner is leaning into A Complete Unknown territory.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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New Orleans leans into its history with Voodoo and perhaps that explains the Chiefs’ troubles in Super Bowl LIX.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Anglers need both an angling license and a recreational turtle license to harvest turtles using angling gear like hook and line, landing nets and gaff hooks.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The organization has maintained Ohio's official angling records since roughly the 1940s, said Fred Snyder, chairman of the Outdoor Writers of Ohio Record Fish Committee.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
27 Apr. 2024
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“Tilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilt. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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