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
Erin Clements, People.com, 12 June 2025
The angle of view is wide enough to see the entire perch and tall enough to catch a good view of larger birds like blue jays and mourning doves.
—PC Magazine, 12 June 2025
Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
In the years since, Stovall has enjoyed great success angling.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
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Noun
In the first photo, taken at a lopsided angle, Steve poses with his arm around Mina while their daughter Charlie, 4, wraps her arms around his leg.
—Erin Clements, People.com, 12 June 2025
The angle of view is wide enough to see the entire perch and tall enough to catch a good view of larger birds like blue jays and mourning doves.
—PC Magazine, 12 June 2025
Verb
The European Union Accession Ukraine has been angling for accession to the EU for some time—and the agreement contemplates this.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
In the years since, Stovall has enjoyed great success angling.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angle
Noun
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The show’s promo art will even be emblazoned on the side of shuttle buses.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
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On the left-hand side of the stage, fans funnelled directly into a pen that added more pressure to fans against barriers with no route of escape.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
10 June 2025
Noun
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Imagine schools that use Ethical Efficiency to ensure every child has access to the highest-quality education, informed by a tapestry of cultural perspectives.—
Karlo Tanjuakio,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Boy George & Culture Club The Bottom Line Gets the job done but lacks perspective.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
Noun
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The emotional toll is significant, and that's why care should be holistic—not just focused on the curvature, but on the whole person.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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So, all these different kind of choices that are consistent in string theory give rise to different dimensions, different number of particles and different kind of structure for the curvature of space-time.—
Steven Strogatz,
Quanta Magazine,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Lake Norman State Park offers a long, gently sloping swim beach, lots of shade, picnic areas, hiking trails and even mountain biking routes.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2025
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The tranquil spaces blend streamlined, minimalist interiors with Korean architectural features like gently sloping tiled roofs, and antique paintings and furniture span the Joseon Dynasty era (14th–20th centuries).—
Leslie Patrick,
AFAR Media,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Among the main strategies of discretion was anonymity, which permitted the letter writers to retain some trace of privacy and the columnist to mute aspects of his personal identity.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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And yet, even abandoning the once-elite and still-valuable running aspect of his game hasn’t helped stave off the leg issues.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Reframing is your ability to see things differently by shifting your perspective in a new way to explore alternative viewpoints, to discover new possibilities or solutions.—
Melissa Cidado,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Web crawlers scraping is a constant activity on the Internet, including message boards, blogs and other forums where sports fans and followers express viewpoints.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2025
Noun
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With two on and two outs after a leadoff walk and an Aaron Judge double, Buehler tried to execute a below-the-zone knuckle curve.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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The driver sped away, police said, but crashed at South Belt Line Road and Wheat Hill Drive after failing to negotiate a curve.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Without the capacity to tilt and rotate, umbrellas need to be physically relocated to adjust to the changing angles of incoming sunlight.—
Sandi Schwartz,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
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Solar Orbiter is the first to tilt out of this zone.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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“Angle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angle. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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