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noun

Definition of tiltnext
as in tip
the act of positioning or an instance of being positioned at an angle indicated her approval with a slight tilt of her head

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verb

ˈtilt How to pronounce tilt (audio)
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
Noun
The stand is also a strong point, with easy height, tilt, and angle adjustment as well as a full 90-degree pivot to portrait mode. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026 Second-row seats slide and tilt making third-row access easier. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 29 July 2026
Verb
The district, which previously favored Democrats, now tilts toward Republicans, and some Memphis voters have raised concerns that their representation has been diminished. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 To turn, the system tilts the internal flywheel toward either side. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tilt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilt
  1. tip
  2. slope
  3. bend
  4. angle
  5. inclination
  6. lean
  7. angling
Noun
  • San Bernardino deputies said the Sheriff's Rural Crimes Task Force took over the investigation and asked anyone with tips to send them to law enforcement.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • But Spain and the northeastern tip of Portugal will experience a special spectacle as totality, which will last just under two minutes, occurs right before sunset.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of tip
Verb
  • Cut at a 45-degree angle, sloping down toward the center of the rosebush.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Depending on the excursion’s stops, snorkelers might float above patch reefs or explore the channels between spur-and-groove coral formations as the reef slopes into deeper water.
    — Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of slope
Noun
  • In this scenario, the tree will compensate for that bend by growing thicker wood on the lower side of its trunk.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Brace your stomach and push your hips back with a slight bend in your knees.
    — Jakob Roze, HEALTH, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of bend
Verb
  • The detachable cork stands help angle the speakers toward the listener while adding a warm accent that should suit both content creators and everyday home setups.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • But what’s been clear through one week of camp is that the players angling for extensions have made strong early impressions.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of angle
Noun
  • Salumeria 104 Come for Mediterranean vibes in a sidewalk cafe setting across from the sand at this Atlantic Beach restaurant—the inclination to sip an Aperol spritz and share a charcuterie platter is strong.
    — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Putin will eventually leave office, whether by death, illness, or—against all observable inclinations—stepping aside.
    — Julian G. Waller, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of inclination
Verb
  • But Google's hardware pitch leans just as heavily on Gemini Intelligence — a suite of artificial intelligence features designed to understand what a user is doing on the phone and take action across different apps.
    — MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Back then, governments around the world, in sensible Keynesian fashion, leaned into stimulus plans to mitigate the postcrisis recessions.
    — Kenneth S. Rogoff, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of lean
Noun
  • In May, shortly after Comey’s indictment, Blanche—by then the acting Attorney General and angling to get the top spot on a permanent basis—contended that the government had more to go on than the single photo.
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 31 July 2026
  • But the 49-member Rules and Bylaws Committee could punt on the decision to next month, when the full DNC body will meet, or even later, amid heavy angling from states to hold the first primary.
    — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2026
Definition of angling

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“Tilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilt. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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