as in tilting
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 angling
George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Today, no memory trace remains at this jetty, which has since become a popular angling spot.
—Zining Mok, Longreads, 22 Oct. 2024
Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Kansas City is also angling to secure NFL history.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Noun
In any case, with the duo eager to launch a new product with an attention-grabbing buy, keep an eye out for Christie’s angling to land the opportunity for its own slice of crypto publicity pie.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Today, no memory trace remains at this jetty, which has since become a popular angling spot.
—Zining Mok, Longreads, 22 Oct. 2024
Verb
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
Kansas City is also angling to secure NFL history.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angling
Noun
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This winery includes perhaps the country’s strongest Italian tilt toward grapes and technology.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The supplied Inspire Stylus features 4,096 pressure levels plus tilt sensitivity, and haptic feedback is cooked in too.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Say goodbye to moldy cheese with these key storage tips.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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What’s more, experts offer tips on how to ensure your kids are drinking the best milk possible.—
Parents,
Parents,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Brands are leaning into innovation, heritage, and exclusivity, creating excitement among collectors and enthusiasts.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Conservatives have complained for years that platforms like Facebook and YouTube disproportionately censor right-leaning viewpoints.—
David McCabe,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Angling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angling. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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