as in leaning
running in a slanting direction
a rickety, tilting staircase that did not look safe
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as in sloping
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 tilting
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Rather than tilting the motors – as the Osprey or Valo do – its solution is to tilt the entire wings.
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Omar Kardoudi
june 21,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Just like its predecessor, the prequel series is dedicated to an violent, world-tilting war for the Iron Throne.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
Cook, stirring and tilting the skillet until the eggs start to thicken and turn opaque, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
Both Eichel and Marner have been Conn Smythe-worthy so far, scoring above a point-per-game rate while tilting the ice heavily with nearly 60 percent of the goals apiece.
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Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
Even during what is generally considered the busy spring housing season, there are signs that overall power is tilting more toward buyers.
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Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
Romano’s sturdy book may not stint on examples of Mary’s bad behavior—including a ferociously jealous verbal assault, near the end of the war, on the wife of a prominent Union general—but the biographer keeps tilting against those who slighted Mary in even the most superficial ways.
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Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Russia fired more than 1,500 drones against Ukraine over successive nights after a brief ceasefire, though the war appears to be tilting in Kyiv’s favor.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
Verb
Each bag is equipped with features that make traveling easier, like comfort grip handles at the top and side, a self-locking retractable handle, back zippered pockets, and stability bars at the bottom to keep the bag from tilting while standing upright.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Rather than tilting the motors – as the Osprey or Valo do – its solution is to tilt the entire wings.
—
Omar Kardoudi
june 21,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Just like its predecessor, the prequel series is dedicated to an violent, world-tilting war for the Iron Throne.
—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
Cook, stirring and tilting the skillet until the eggs start to thicken and turn opaque, 1 to 2 minutes.
—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
Both Eichel and Marner have been Conn Smythe-worthy so far, scoring above a point-per-game rate while tilting the ice heavily with nearly 60 percent of the goals apiece.
—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
Even during what is generally considered the busy spring housing season, there are signs that overall power is tilting more toward buyers.
—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
Romano’s sturdy book may not stint on examples of Mary’s bad behavior—including a ferociously jealous verbal assault, near the end of the war, on the wife of a prominent Union general—but the biographer keeps tilting against those who slighted Mary in even the most superficial ways.
—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Russia fired more than 1,500 drones against Ukraine over successive nights after a brief ceasefire, though the war appears to be tilting in Kyiv’s favor.
—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilting
Adjective
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Mayfield, who turned 31 in April, appeared on the Bucs’ injury report 10 out of 18 weeks with issues that spanned his foot, toe, knee, right biceps, oblique and right shoulder.
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Altuve did not go on a minor-league rehab assignment before returning from his oblique injury.
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The modern silhouette’s low back and sloping arms provide a comfy foundation for anyone lucky enough to be invited in for a drink.
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The plans have touched off stiff opposition from neighbors worried about soil erosion, already a problem in an area of steeply sloping topography, and potential well contamination.
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Even the roof can be chosen in a flat, gable, or sloped style, with interior configurations to match.
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His sloped shoulders suggested bodily power that was sleepy and sly; his large head and dark, badly cut hair amplified the weight and solidity of him, but his lips were sensitive and a little slack, as if yearning for something he’d been long deprived of.
Verb
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The decision to use collars comes from the federations, Nike said, with France leaning into its history as a fashion capital and Uruguay looking to evoke a more classic football look.
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And the organization’s internal splinter groups, the Soviet-leaning Weatherman Underground and the Maoist-leaning Progressive Labor faction fought each other bitterly.
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Others play the long game, staying in role for months and even angling for promotions to expand access.
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At the start, David seems abrasive and unloving toward his own son and altogether too inviting toward John, who is eager to take over the biographical project that Jacob was angling for.
Verb
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The chance to go first to Toronto The Toronto Maple Leafs are scheduled to pick first, and aren’t tipping their hand, though team executives have met several times with McKenna, including a visit to Whitehorse.
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The Dutch looked sharp in their 5-1 win against Sweden, and many have started tipping them as a possible winner of the tournament.
Verb
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The trim and inclining experiment is to confirm the centre of gravity of the submarine and is measured by naval architects in both surfaced and submerged conditions.
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Outside a San Diego immigration court, a man, his mother, and his two daughters stand in a tight circle, inclining their heads toward a priest.
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“Tilting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilting. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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