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
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Even if nothing comes of those discussions, the talks certainly signaled to the FCC that Skydance could be open to making CBS News tilt further to the right.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 25 July 2025
Debra J. Saunders, Oc Register, 17 Aug. 2025
Though not final, the list reveals that the state’s 1st, 3rd, and 41st districts may be completely flipped from safe Republican seats to safe Democratic seats, while six other seats, including one held by a Republican, will tilt further in the Democratic direction.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Look for office chairs with adjustable features, including an adjustable chair height, neck rest, lumbar support, seat tilt, seat slide and mobile armrests.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Even if nothing comes of those discussions, the talks certainly signaled to the FCC that Skydance could be open to making CBS News tilt further to the right.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 25 July 2025
Verb
For his part, Governor Handsome is threatening to tilt the machine even further leftward — in the name of fairness.
—Debra J. Saunders, Oc Register, 17 Aug. 2025
Though not final, the list reveals that the state’s 1st, 3rd, and 41st districts may be completely flipped from safe Republican seats to safe Democratic seats, while six other seats, including one held by a Republican, will tilt further in the Democratic direction.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilt
Noun
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Experts recommend key tips to ensure no one gets left behind in a hot vehicle this summer.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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It’s best explored by taking the cable car up the steep cliffs and wandering down the winding, sloping streets.—
Mark Lakin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 July 2025
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Oakmont is famous for its fast, sloping greens and thick rough, factors that have historically challenged even the best players.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Around the first bend, a giant bull emerged from the steaming fog, presiding over his own islet of mud, horns raised in admonition.—
Nathaniel Rich,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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But Dickinson isn’t one for taking the easy path when a more interesting one lies just around the bend.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The tracks led north and east now, angling and twisting through the timber, across ravines and small draws, avoiding parks and passes, heading generally into the wind.—
Fred C. Mercer,
Outdoor Life,
14 Aug. 2025
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Metallica’s Lars Ulrich addressed rumors that the band is circling a Las Vegas Sphere residency — as well as angling for the halftime show at next year’s Super Bowl — in an interview Wednesday with Howard Stern.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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An inclination to laugh all the way to the poorhouse?—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
21 Aug. 2025
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For another, any inclination by foreign leaders during Trump's first term to challenge him too directly has been replaced by a strategy of flattery.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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By contrast, Newsom has leaned into being a strident and unapologetic anti-Trump voice.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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Bieber struck out the side in the fourth inning and leaned heavily on his slider in two-strike counts, pairing it with a cutter and changeup that drew awkward swings.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But Salter is by no means the only IP specialist angling for luxury brands.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
25 July 2025
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Participants will be taught basic angling skills, including casting, knot-tying and fish identification as well as ethical angling practices, forest preserve district news release said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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“Tilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilt. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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