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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
Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 17 May 2025
The incident occurred around 3 a.m. local time on Saturday, May 17, after a boxing event hosted by streamer Adin Ross, as captured by witnesses from several angles in footage shared online.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 17 May 2025
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 6 May 2025
For her second selfie, Allen shimmed slightly to the side, gently angling the camera towards her body.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 2 May 2025
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Noun
Diddy's lawyers hone in on jealousy angle The defense repeatedly sought to paint Ventura Fine as a jealous ex-partner.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 17 May 2025
The incident occurred around 3 a.m. local time on Saturday, May 17, after a boxing event hosted by streamer Adin Ross, as captured by witnesses from several angles in footage shared online.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 17 May 2025
Verb
Someone angles to take a picture of a brunette in a crisp button-down and another in a crop top—which Laurence and I quickly realize are Charli XCX and Lorde.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 6 May 2025
For her second selfie, Allen shimmed slightly to the side, gently angling the camera towards her body.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angle
Noun
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The battery has a 5,000-mAh capacity along with an LED on the side to see how much power is left.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
18 May 2025
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Dump the mixture into your baking dish and press around the pan until there's a 1/2-inch edge on all sides.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2025
Noun
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But ultimately, being a father has irrevocably improved Martin’s perspective on life.—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
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From the perspective of an investor, this resembles a business where control completely subordinates performance.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Last year, Kiké Hernández did the same thing after discovering astigmatism (a condition caused by imperfections in the curvature of the eye that can impact vision) in his own right eye.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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How pet tracker technology works The technology works by identifying unique features of each animal — from eye shape and whisker length to unusual markings and tail curvature.—
Analisa Novak,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Deputies were shooting at a downward angle, since the gore was sloped, and footage showed bullets striking the roadway.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
11 May 2025
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Being built on a hillside that sloped down from the nearby Manningham Lane brought another quirk, in that there was a void between the earth and the wooden floor ranging from nine to 30 inches.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Just as a sommelier must understand both the technical aspects of wine and the human aspects of service, tech leaders must bridge the gap between complex solutions and real human problems.—
Dennis Kozak,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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In Persian rap, the raw and direct aspects of everyday life, streets, poverty, addiction, crime, and inequality are openly addressed.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
Noun
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From a fundamental viewpoint, Deere & Company holds a current market capitalization of $134 billion.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, is committed to social justice and helping migrants, according to those who know him, mirroring the viewpoints of his predecessor, Pope Francis, who Trump feuded with over his hardline immigration polices during his first time.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Burned by years of inaction on social media, lawmakers in both parties want to get ahead of the curve on AI.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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Allow Interns To Contribute To Meaningful Projects Junior associates bring fresh perspectives, new ideas and a familiarity with the latest technologies that can help organizations stay ahead of the curve.—
Anne St. Peter,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Midway through the period, though, the ice started to tilt in the other direction.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Players gain Hope points to activate special abilities and tilt the odds in their favor.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Angle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angle. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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