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noun

ˈaŋ-gəl How to pronounce angle (audio)
Definition of anglenext
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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angle

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verb

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
Noun
The Sierra takes the luxury angle further with available real and forged wood trim, a panoramic sunroof, and the sort of plush detailing that would have seemed absurd in a work truck a couple of decades ago. — New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026 And remember when stats were sometimes just for fun, and not every stat had to look at launch angles and elevation rates? — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
Despite attacks by Russia on its natural gas production fields, Ukraine has moved to a gas surplus and is angling to increase exports to Europe this winter, the CEO of the country’s top private energy company said. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2026 With a flurry of descending leaves also comes a slew of new restaurants angling to be the next great dining destination. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for angle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angle
  1. side
  2. perspective
  3. curvature
  4. slope
  5. aspect
  6. viewpoint
  7. curve
  8. tilt
Noun
  • Mubadala has become a direct investor in Luckin after a $1 billion joint investment with Centurium in early September, with neither side disclosing the respective stake size.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • But his interests ultimately shifted toward the business side of entertainment.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of side
Noun
  • The lawsuits from New York Times, from every major media outlet, disregarding just stealing things from my perspective and ingesting is totally inappropriate.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Working in and around airports also gave me a different perspective on what can make a long day of flying easier, from organizing your belongings to keeping essentials always within reach.
    — Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of perspective
Noun
  • An ant living deep inside the snow globe can’t easily detect any curvature, and therefore can’t tell the difference between anti-de Sitter and de Sitter space.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
  • And if the footprint looks like a full foot with no dry spots in the middle and no inward curvature, the diagnosis is usually flat feet.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of curvature
Verb
  • As the moon moves eastwards along that low-sloping path, much of its nightly movement is sideways along the horizon rather than steeply down below it.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • McConnell and Florjancic blasted tee shots on the 414-yard par-4, leaving both within 100 yards of the steep, downhill-sloping green.
    — Harris Horowitz, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of slope
Noun
  • This perception of threat, intertwined with a harsh interpretation of religious morality, dominated 17th-century life, with the optimistic, protective and compassionate aspects of Christianity often overpowered by fear and a desire to judge.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • One of the puzzling aspects of endometriosis—a gynecologic condition in which tissue similar to that lining the uterus grows outside of it—is that the extent of the disease doesn’t determine the severity of its symptoms.
    — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of aspect
Noun
  • The belvedere, the Terrace of Infinity, is crowned by a series of marble busts, and while the Amalfi Coast isn’t lacking in postcard-perfect viewpoints, this staggering spot rising nearly 1,200 feet above the Mediterranean is a scene-stealer.
    — Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Bass delves into the ease (or difficulty) of loving people in terms anyone could grasp, sanding down the uniqueness of Cyrus’s viewpoint.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of viewpoint
Noun
  • Set the scene Beyond the majestic main building, which sits on one of the endless curves of the Amalfi road, there are two new villas in addition to an older one, the beautiful Romeo e Giulietta.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Wells has the clearest near-term opportunity to benefit from higher rates, but the yield curve isn’t a major part of our thesis.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of curve
Verb
  • For every responsible actor, there are three irresponsible ones, which then tilt a few more responsible ones along with them.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026
  • But recent style shifts have tilted many other stock market benchmarks heavily toward tech as well.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of tilt

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“Angle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angle. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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