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
Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
The angle of ascent should get some attention.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Visitors cram in shoulder to shoulder with other visitors on the viewing platforms, all angling for that iconic shot of a salmon leaping into a waiting bear’s mouth.
—Robert Annis, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The thicker part of the root will likely lay downward at an angle.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
The angle of ascent should get some attention.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
Here are some literary takeaways from all the indies angling for distribution deals this autumn.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
Visitors cram in shoulder to shoulder with other visitors on the viewing platforms, all angling for that iconic shot of a salmon leaping into a waiting bear’s mouth.
—Robert Annis, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angle
Noun
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The program is open to eligible participants from counties in the eastern Upper Peninsula and the west side of the state to parts of metro Detroit, and has garnered tens of millions in public and private dollars as well as bipartisan interest from lawmakers.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Head coach Robin van Persie’s pressing scheme was to show Villa’s defenders down the line, with Feyenoord’s closest central midfielder pressing the ball-side No 10.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Most of the footage was filmed by astronauts, with Wang’s perspective guiding the story.—
Marcelo Cajueiro,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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From a business perspective, the deal seems to make sense.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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This difference in curvature corresponds to a disagreement as to what the zero-point energy of space is.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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The vineyard is steeply sloped in spots, and Casanueva thinks the top part might be ideal for merlot.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
28 Sep. 2025
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However, beginning in mid-2023, when PSX finally stopped moving lower and began to rally, those same averages flipped from sloping down to sloping up.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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The lenient deal has since been the subject of widespread scrutiny and conspiracy theories—along with many other aspects of Epstein’s life and case.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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The 'fashion' aspect comes from the details — a unique pocket square, cufflinks or a modern cut to your suit.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hiking trails, scenic drives, and accessible viewpoints make for easy exploring.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Through immersive reenactments and present-day interviews, the docuseries details paranormal encounters from the viewpoint of those who lived them.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The interior design by Francesco Paszkowski in collaboration with Margherita Casprini incorporates furniture with strong curves, rugs with shapes that define the spaces in a non-traditional manner.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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The mom of three included several coats for heading into the colder months, as well as bodycon dresses so curves can truly be celebrated.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The screenwriter, Nora Garrett, has achieved an amusingly florid Hollywood simulacrum—one that tilts into knowing parody—of an intensely self-regarding world.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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Something, the researchers said, must be disturbing these orbits and tilting them.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Angle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angle. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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