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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
Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The hemline of the dress included ruffles in a cascading, angled design.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Equipped with a next-generation ultrasonic transducer and an advanced control unit, the spider robot can precisely navigate complex and angled surfaces.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
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
David Dickstein, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
It’s made from a cozy waffle-knit with contrast trim down the arms, angled front pockets, and elastic around the cuffs and hem.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Keep your left arm and leg on the ground, angled to the side at about 45 degrees.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 29 Dec. 2025
In between being a billionaire businesswoman, superstar musician, and mother of three, Rihanna still somehow finds time for constant hair switch-ups, like this long waves-to-angled pixie transformation.
—Rachel Krause, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
In soft grey-blue rubber, it is dramatically angled down, a design that helps make the lug-less titanium shape feel a lot more relaxed on the wrist than any 45 mm watch has any right to, aided by a 95-gram weight.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2025
One of the shelves can be angled to display your personal favorites.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
The 180-grain Herter’s bullet had angled back through the lungs and had come out the far side.
—William J. McRae, Outdoor Life, 26 Nov. 2025
Shaw spun away and angled a low far-post shot past Lorena, tilting the game toward the visiting team.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
The set also includes an angled stand for the ship, as well as a minifigure tile to complete the design.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The hemline of the dress included ruffles in a cascading, angled design.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Equipped with a next-generation ultrasonic transducer and an advanced control unit, the spider robot can precisely navigate complex and angled surfaces.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
Suites face the sea with beds angled toward the horizon, and the ship’s tri‑fuel‑capable engine marks a step toward cleaner operations.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 31 Dec. 2025
It’s made from a cozy waffle-knit with contrast trim down the arms, angled front pockets, and elastic around the cuffs and hem.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Keep your left arm and leg on the ground, angled to the side at about 45 degrees.
—Jenessa Connor, Health, 29 Dec. 2025
In between being a billionaire businesswoman, superstar musician, and mother of three, Rihanna still somehow finds time for constant hair switch-ups, like this long waves-to-angled pixie transformation.
—Rachel Krause, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
In soft grey-blue rubber, it is dramatically angled down, a design that helps make the lug-less titanium shape feel a lot more relaxed on the wrist than any 45 mm watch has any right to, aided by a 95-gram weight.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2025
One of the shelves can be angled to display your personal favorites.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Nov. 2025
The 180-grain Herter’s bullet had angled back through the lungs and had come out the far side.
—William J. McRae, Outdoor Life, 26 Nov. 2025
Shaw spun away and angled a low far-post shot past Lorena, tilting the game toward the visiting team.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angled
Adjective
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Each wing was connected to the main structure with long colonnades, hidden from street view by trees and sloped lawns.—
Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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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
Verb
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Today, Smith wears pleated khakis, a plaid vest, and a newsboy cap tilted to the side.—
Sam Kestenbaum,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2026
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Masamaki wears the oversized cap tilted back with a wide grin — a playful contrast to its authoritarian design.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
28 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Plus, because of the slanted upright design, the towers are able to position themselves to take in the sharp angles of early morning and late day sunlight, which is an ability that flat panels lack.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
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The unique silhouette boasted a slanted heel and a tapered toe.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The score was set up by a Tylin Williams end zone interception off a tipped pass.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Dec. 2025
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Investigators later determined Ly was armed with an orange-tipped, replica handgun and a knife, text in the video reads.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Wear them casually with a sweater and pair of sneakers, or dress it up with a pair of heeled boots and a snazzy blouse.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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On January 1, Hadid proved black-and-white is still the all-time chicest combo, pairing her ecru pants with a simple white long-sleeve t-shirt, a collarless black leather jacket, and all-black accessories; including every straight-leg jean's best friend, the heeled ankle bootie.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
3 Jan. 2026
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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The company presented the AIR ONE, an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Space-savers will include pull-out vertical pantries that slide into narrow spaces, toe-kick drawers that utilize the area beneath your cabinets and corner carousel units that make those awkward spaces accessible.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And Michael Hodges is musically inclined and, uh, a savant in many ways.—
Craig Lindsey,
Houston Chronicle,
8 Jan. 2026
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While the Rodríguez siblings may be prepared to absorb this to preserve stability and their own survival, hard-line military figures could be far less inclined to do so.—
Rebecca Hanson,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Angled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angled. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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