1
as in side
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
from this angle, that car looks gray, not brown
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2
as in perspective
a way of looking at or thinking about something
what's your angle on the problem?
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3
as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
the road around the peninsula is all angles and hairpin turns
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as in to slope
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 angle
Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
The angle can be adjusted manually and then locked firmly into place.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
Now imagine the same with some of those teary eyes angled down toward glowing screens, while others frame the bride with their phones.
—Nikita Khanna, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Looking back, perhaps the problem was the proximity to my bed, something about the angle of the light from the window.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
The angle can be adjusted manually and then locked firmly into place.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Bashar is on the left, his body slightly angled away, his face uneasy.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
Now imagine the same with some of those teary eyes angled down toward glowing screens, while others frame the bride with their phones.
—Nikita Khanna, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angle
Noun
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My first night is spent on the top floor of the historic main house in a double room, where cooling cream and butterscotch tones are set against pops of deep ocean blue in geometric patterns across plump pillows and beams—taller guests should choose their side of the bed accordingly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Giggs took the games seriously and was usually on the winning side.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 Your perspective could carry extra weight today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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In the play, which begins as historic epic and becomes, for Goethe, increasing personal and interior, Egmont gains perspective on the complexities of his place in politics by contemplating nature and being.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Normally, shipping traffic tends to move directly from point A to point B, allowing for the curvature of the Earth and any obstacles along the way.—
David Szondy
February 15,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
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The tool shows clear signs of rotary motion, including fine circular wear patterns known as striations, rounded edges, and a distinctive curvature at the working end.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Hiking Falling Waters State Park features three short nature trails that wind through dense forests, past 100-foot-deep sinkholes, and over gently sloping terrain unique to North Florida.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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The cars were situated on a little plateau, almost a peninsula, surrounded on three sides by downward sloping terrain.—
Scott Eden,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Though their frequent backyard bonfires swell with laughter, both Hahnfeld and the Hoffs say one of the most treasured aspects of Bly Road is the silence.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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Israel says Gaza will not be rebuilt until Hamas has laid down its weapons, an aspect of the October ceasefire deal that has emerged as a major sticking point.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Let new viewpoints calm fears and guide choices.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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Watch the planet parade from one of several viewpoints along the coast, including Herring Cove Beach or the Race Point or Wood End Lighthouses.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Over the past couple of seasons, Flaherty has ramped up the usage of his knuckle-curve to play off his slider, while Gray has added a cutter and made some subtle changes to his fastballs.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The improved stability of the pack’s voltage curve helped support low-voltage operation while reducing the risk of sudden power loss or crash.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Metro Atlanta homes sold at a discount last year at the highest rate in a decade, another sign the market has tilted in favor of buyers.—
Amy Wenk,
AJC.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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At this time, the Northern Hemisphere is not tilting toward or away from the Sun, giving us nearly equal amounts of day and night, according to the Smithsonian's Science Education Center.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Angle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angle. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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