angling 1 of 2

as in tilt
the act of positioning or an instance of being positioned at an angle his angling of the picture made everything else on the wall look crooked

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angling

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verb

present participle of angle

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Recent Examples of angling
Noun
Or get out on the water with a fishing charter for some Florida angling and scallop diving. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 8 June 2025 This is where lighting, color, angling, props, costumes, and makeup all come together to make sure whatever vibe the director is trying to put out is accomplished. Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
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 See All Example Sentences for angling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angling
Noun
  • His main fastball is a two-seamer with huge tailing action to it, and his slider is at least a 55, up to 91 with solid tilt.
    Keith Law, New York Times, 10 July 2025
  • But a tilt may not be enough in a midterm election to unseat him—Georgia is not Alabama.
    Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • Have any news tips or story ideas about the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona?
    Raphael Romero Ruiz, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
  • My tip is to go beyond internet research—personally connect with potential clients to understand their mission-critical needs.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • Brands are leaning into innovation, heritage, and exclusivity, creating excitement among collectors and enthusiasts.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
  • 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 Jul. 2025.

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