as in tilted
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 angled
Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
One of the more ambitious levels is Imprint, a snowy complex that feels ripped from Inception with an angled elevator lift at its heart that shifts laterally between planes.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Three levels down, visitors can peer all the way up through the saltwater and the flotilla of fish thanks to a huge oculus — a 31-foot-wide angled porthole — at the tank’s bottom.
—Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Inside the pool house, which has an angled fireplace resembling the one found in the main residence.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2025
That, in turn, moves the angled fan mount far enough to the right to give onlookers a straight view from the case’s front window to the front edge of the motherboard.
—Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2025
Baleaf Quick-Dry Cargo Hiking Pants Get style inspiration from Witherspoon in these similar army green hiking pants with angled side pockets.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The angled parking would not be backed-in parking.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
This suede jacket has an angled front zipper, peaked lapels, shoulder epaulets, and a variety of zippered and welt pockets.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
The Maine trembled and angled up, then listed to port, throwing him from his chair.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
To take the lower front air intakes, which were angled toward the centerline of the car—toward the Tri Star emblem—and invert them to toward the tires was a dreadful choice.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
The Monégasque angled it sharply across the court.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Duane angled through a second band of alders and came out right where the blacktail lay on the lower grassy edge of the hill’s bald knob.
—Marguerite Reiss, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
Trump has long angled for the Peace Prize, mocking the fact that former President Barack Obama won it in his first year in office.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Abergel recommends asking for soft bangs which are shortest in the middle (falling just above the eyebrows) and angled on the sides to blend into face-framing layers.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2025
It’s designed with a V-neckline, angled pleating, and a faux-wrap bodice that’s secured with a glittering rhinestone brooch.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
Its angled design keeps liquid in the bowl while scooping to make less mess while serving.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
One of the more ambitious levels is Imprint, a snowy complex that feels ripped from Inception with an angled elevator lift at its heart that shifts laterally between planes.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Three levels down, visitors can peer all the way up through the saltwater and the flotilla of fish thanks to a huge oculus — a 31-foot-wide angled porthole — at the tank’s bottom.
—Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Inside the pool house, which has an angled fireplace resembling the one found in the main residence.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2025
That, in turn, moves the angled fan mount far enough to the right to give onlookers a straight view from the case’s front window to the front edge of the motherboard.
—Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 13 Sep. 2025
Baleaf Quick-Dry Cargo Hiking Pants Get style inspiration from Witherspoon in these similar army green hiking pants with angled side pockets.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
The angled parking would not be backed-in parking.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
This suede jacket has an angled front zipper, peaked lapels, shoulder epaulets, and a variety of zippered and welt pockets.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
These sensors were precisely angled to prepare for the construction of a large neutrino observatory in the deep South China Sea.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
The Maine trembled and angled up, then listed to port, throwing him from his chair.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
To take the lower front air intakes, which were angled toward the centerline of the car—toward the Tri Star emblem—and invert them to toward the tires was a dreadful choice.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
The Monégasque angled it sharply across the court.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Duane angled through a second band of alders and came out right where the blacktail lay on the lower grassy edge of the hill’s bald knob.
—Marguerite Reiss, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
Trump has long angled for the Peace Prize, mocking the fact that former President Barack Obama won it in his first year in office.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Abergel recommends asking for soft bangs which are shortest in the middle (falling just above the eyebrows) and angled on the sides to blend into face-framing layers.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2025
It’s designed with a V-neckline, angled pleating, and a faux-wrap bodice that’s secured with a glittering rhinestone brooch.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angled
Verb
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However, Fred steals Velma's thunder when the scales are tilted in her favor to take back control.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The whole three-screen assembly can also be tilted toward or away from you, and the base can be set and locked in any of three positions to raise or lower the assembly.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Inside, its sloped rooflines, expansive windows, and original stone fireplace made an immediate impression.—
Kristen Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
25 Sep. 2025
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Snipers set up on a very sloped roof on a suspect barricaded in a motel.—
Harper’s Magazine,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Quarterback Behren Morton had only minimal input in that result despite the slanted scoreline, completing seven of 12 passes for 91 yards and one touchdown.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The coat features two slanted side pockets and is machine washable.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Over the final three minutes Sunday, quarterback Baker Mayfield threw a touchdown pass to take back the lead, and the Buccaneers defense intercepted a tipped pass, which set up Tampa Bay's game-winning field goal as time expired.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
7 Oct. 2025
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On the next play from scrimmage, Christian Alarcon intercepted a tipped pass and returned it 30 yards for a touchdown.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Think buckled, flat, or stacked heeled variations that blend functionality with refinement–perfect for the city commuter or a jaunty to the countryside.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
9 Oct. 2025
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Photos recovered at the scene of the crime depicted Brudos wearing women's nylon hose and high-heeled shoes.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Such ambiguity works to the film’s advantage, as Leonberg focuses on Indy’s face and lets audiences project our own feelings onto the cocked head, the questioning expression, his brows arched in either curiosity or concern.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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His paranoia, played with clumsy charm by a mustachioed and bleary-eyed Leonardo DiCaprio, is half-cocked and somewhat comical.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This modular setup served as a bridge solution for the Type 125 class, which currently lacks a vertical launch system.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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Standing out is a spacious living room wrapped in vertical fir siding, plus a dining area that connects to a minimalist kitchen upgraded with newer stainless steel appliances.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Marginson says that while many students and faculty have opposed the compact, university presidents and boards may be more inclined to accept.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
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While Alex is still young at 24 and has room to develop, this move could make Giannis more comfortable and inclined to stay in Milwaukee, at least for the foreseeable future.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Angled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angled. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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