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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
Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 20 June 2026
Over time, such exercises can be progressed by changing angles, adding repetitions, slowing down movements or increasing time under tension.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 June 2026
For example, using geometry and the longitudinal position of the home, the team angled the awning over the windows in the main living space so shade falls in front of the house in summer and moves deep into the living area in winter to heat the polished concrete floor.
—Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2026
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Noun
Behind bold, white archways, the bedroom space itself is rendered at an awkward angle—Ömer Öztürk’s studio had to make a custom wooden bed to suit the space.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 20 June 2026
Over time, such exercises can be progressed by changing angles, adding repetitions, slowing down movements or increasing time under tension.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Verb
At one point during the balcony appearance, Louis veered off from the rest of his family, angling to get a better look at the planes approaching, leaning to the side with his mouth open, totally awestruck.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 June 2026
For example, using geometry and the longitudinal position of the home, the team angled the awning over the windows in the main living space so shade falls in front of the house in summer and moves deep into the living area in winter to heat the polished concrete floor.
—Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angle
Noun
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The Targaryen civil war has been a bit of a slow burn so far, though both sides of the family have suffered major casualties.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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But after community concerns were raised, work on the Jefferson side is being delayed, according to the memo.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Each delivers thoughtful insights and actionable ideas that challenge your perspective and inspire new ways of thinking.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 June 2026
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There’s some familiarity there, both from his and the Sharks’ perspective.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The Australian system, developed over 40 years, works by refracting high-frequency electromagnetic waves off the ionosphere to detect distant objects that are invisible to conventional radars because of Earth’s curvature.—
Rod McGuirk,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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The Australian system, developed over 40 years, works by refracting high-frequency electromagnetic waves off the ionosphere to detect distant objects that are invisible to conventional radars because of Earth's curvature.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Verb
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The plans have touched off stiff opposition from neighbors worried about soil erosion, already a problem in an area of steeply sloping topography, and potential well contamination.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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The sail should slope slightly downward so that rain doesn’t pool.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Noun
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That idea guided nearly every aspect of the wardrobe.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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State police said there is no indication of foul play, suspicious circumstances or any criminal aspect connected to the case.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The second film will explore facets of the protagonist from other viewpoints, said Torrens.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Schools have to also create a procedure in writing on how students can use those spaces to express their viewpoints.—
Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Designed to blur the line between indoors and outdoors, the home is organized as a series of pavilions surrounding a massive central atrium with a reflecting pool, sculptural curves, and a distinctive grid-like roof supported by colossal columns.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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The rules are simple, the equipment is minimal and the learning curve is short enough that beginners can hold a rally within minutes.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Your 11th House of Friends tilts against routines as the instinctive Moon forms a quincunx to passionate Mars in your 6th House of Work.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2026
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The current balance appears tilted towards the holders.—
Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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“Angle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angle. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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