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as in aspects
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
from this angle, that car looks gray, not brown
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as in viewpoints
a way of looking at or thinking about something
what's your angle on the problem?
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as in curvatures
something that curves or is curved
the road around the peninsula is all angles and hairpin turns
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as in slopes
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 angles
Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Engineers can adjust wing sweep angles and swap out components to test different configurations over time.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
The dialogue can even be reciprocal, Lucia said, with actors contributing suggestions about movement or camera angles.
—Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
More than 200 measurements were recorded, and reference photographs were taken from multiple angles.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
True, visitors can’t help commenting on construction defects, some of which will be fixed and some of which may be inevitable in a building where dozens of materials, most clear or reflective, meet at a riot of acute angles.
—Fred A. Bernstein, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
This Jewish body can be illuminated at any number of angles.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Our bodies pass from one camera’s jurisdiction to another, turning the city street or suburban road into a constant cinema of overlapping angles.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Both Good and Pretti's deaths were filmed from multiple angles and posted online.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Compassionate Venus angles off auspicious Jupiter, spotlighting your 8th House of Generous Intimacy, which could signal adjustments around trust and money.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Yet this is where Ueda’s BOJ finds itself as newish Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi angles to re-open the stimulus floodgates to juice the economy.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
In 2026, however, with social media showcasing neck angles few mortals are born with, expectations are sky-high—for patients and doctors alike.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 11 Dec. 2025
In one of Storch’s pictures, an old man on a wooden porch angles his face up toward the sun.
—Dawn Chan, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
Sedona View Trail Starting at the top of Airport Mesa, the path angles downhill through a thin screen of junipers revealing stunning panoramas below.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
When patterns show which angles hold attention and which intros lose readers early, teams can refine headlines, add context boxes, and improve internal links so coverage feels useful and easy to follow.
—Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 6 Nov. 2025
Beam angles set tile weights and can be positive or negative.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
From certain angles the car almost resembles a futuristic endurance racer rather than a commuter appliance.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Engineers can adjust wing sweep angles and swap out components to test different configurations over time.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
The dialogue can even be reciprocal, Lucia said, with actors contributing suggestions about movement or camera angles.
—Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 3 Apr. 2026
More than 200 measurements were recorded, and reference photographs were taken from multiple angles.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
True, visitors can’t help commenting on construction defects, some of which will be fixed and some of which may be inevitable in a building where dozens of materials, most clear or reflective, meet at a riot of acute angles.
—Fred A. Bernstein, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
This Jewish body can be illuminated at any number of angles.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Our bodies pass from one camera’s jurisdiction to another, turning the city street or suburban road into a constant cinema of overlapping angles.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
Both Good and Pretti's deaths were filmed from multiple angles and posted online.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
This tchotchke adds some flair and also works as a stand that angles the lens upward.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Compassionate Venus angles off auspicious Jupiter, spotlighting your 8th House of Generous Intimacy, which could signal adjustments around trust and money.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Yet this is where Ueda’s BOJ finds itself as newish Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi angles to re-open the stimulus floodgates to juice the economy.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
In 2026, however, with social media showcasing neck angles few mortals are born with, expectations are sky-high—for patients and doctors alike.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 11 Dec. 2025
In one of Storch’s pictures, an old man on a wooden porch angles his face up toward the sun.
—Dawn Chan, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
Sedona View Trail Starting at the top of Airport Mesa, the path angles downhill through a thin screen of junipers revealing stunning panoramas below.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
When patterns show which angles hold attention and which intros lose readers early, teams can refine headlines, add context boxes, and improve internal links so coverage feels useful and easy to follow.
—Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 6 Nov. 2025
Beam angles set tile weights and can be positive or negative.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angles
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Along with valid photo identification, occupants must also provide a statement from a licensed physician stating that a permanent disability severely limits aspects of their daily lives.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
28 Mar. 2026
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Readers send Miss Manners not only their table and party questions, but those involving the more complicated aspects of life - romance, work, family relationships, child-rearing, death - as well as philosophical and moral dilemmas.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Bad actors are often counting on the fact that people let their emotions and existing viewpoints guide their reactions to content.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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However, capturing more viewpoints typically increases processing time.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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Its outstanding appeal, grandish curvatures and extraordinary interior design are just the norm for the upscale interior brand.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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Posture Changes Spine curvatures can make standing up straight difficult, causing lower right back pain.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Safer travel can be found on lower-angle terrain, generally slopes less than 30 degrees, particularly in areas sheltered from the wind.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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One of my favorite choices is developing a dry creek bed that slopes away from a home's foundation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Ticket holders who have bought tickets in previous phases will also be able to see the seats that have been allocated to them via their FIFA account from 1 April.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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To analyze individual features of the site known as 906, CNN compiled more than 50 snapshots from different phases of the facility’s construction into a 3D model.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
3 Apr. 2026
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Active engagement with new perspectives could’ve helped spice things up, but there’s only so much generational commentary available when the priorities of those generations are taken off the table.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Astrophysicist inspired by the Torah Vera Rubin, an astronomer whose observations of galaxy rotation curves in the 1970s provided the first robust evidence for dark matter’s existence, embraced her Jewish faith as a guide to understanding her role in the universe.—
Deepa Bharath,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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That carries across to the exterior, where aggressive styling has been eschewed in favor of long, horizontal lines and subtle curves.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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To perform forward motion, the two rear rotors increase speed while the front rotors simultaneously reduce speed, creating an imbalance that tilts the drone and propels it forward.—
Etiido Uko
March 30,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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The public mood is dark, the president is underwater, and the congressional ballot already tilts toward the opposition.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Angles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angles. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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