angles 1 of 2

plural of angle

angles

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of angle
as in slopes
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 angles
Noun
Four of these angles implicitly frame the corners of a square, while a fifth seems to indicate a wider area around it. — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 In video footage from multiple angles, Kotlikoff is seen getting into his car and simply backing into two members of the group—a student and a recent graduate—and then driving away from the scene. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2026 Not only did the crew grab the moment from a multitude of angles, to the deep delight and relief of Garelick, but so did the audience, who made the event go infinitely viral. — Miki Hellerbach, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Instead of trying to hide the Flatiron Building’s famously narrow angles, Fink has worked with them, creating curved window areas and separate spaces within the open living room. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026 Flores is writing new code on how to build a formidable defense, one that disguises blitzes that apply pressure from all angles. — Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026 Wang showed off the look in a series of Instagram posts that featured snaps from the gathering, as well as multiple angles of the designer’s new blonde lob. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 Dramatic cuffs added more angles to the look, while the buttons going undone at the waist created a touch of tension that transitioned to Edgar-Jones’ skirt. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 Re-creating the Book Cover for Fans The scene illustrated on the cover of Hazelwood’s novel—Olive and Adam’s first kiss—is the catalyst for everything that happens in the story and was shot multiple times from different angles. — Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
Adapting to the 20,000-seat Garden, Styles’s stage is a more streamlined semi-circle that still angles for maximum access, plus a little pop. — Michelle Ruiz, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026 Outdoor curtains lend some privacy while providing a bit of shade when the sun angles in at sunrise and sunset. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026 Moon angles her chin and the light dims in her eyes. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 Understand The Reporter’s Beat To Tailor A Pitch My team focuses on developing the most compelling, relevant pitch angles for our clients. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 Creators who want to pull both vertical and horizontal clips from one take can simply shoot at a wide angle and punch in to the frame to crop both angles out for YouTube and social apps. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 13 May 2026 Hitters with tighter spray angles off the bat generally posted better batting averages. — John Laghezza, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2026 Compassionate Venus angles off auspicious Jupiter, spotlighting your 8th House of Generous Intimacy, which could signal adjustments around trust and money. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026 In 2026, however, with social media showcasing neck angles few mortals are born with, expectations are sky-high—for patients and doctors alike. — Jolene Edgar, Allure, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angles
Noun
  • The agreement, which excluded some aspects of previous international proposals that Rhodesia had found unfavorable, also bypassed the PF leaders and their considerable support base.
    — Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Fragrance will remain a strategic focus for Cosmoprof Asia, with three special projects exploring different aspects of perfumery — from scent culture and innovation to fragrance creation and international olfactory excellence.
    — Advertorial, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Politicians representing the two sides were opposed in their viewpoints on whether the march should go ahead.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The belvedere, the Terrace of Infinity, is crowned by a series of marble busts, and while the Amalfi Coast isn’t lacking in postcard-perfect viewpoints, this staggering spot rising nearly 1,200 feet above the Mediterranean is a scene-stealer.
    — Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • These New Balance sneakers have thick, firm outsoles with upward curvatures.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • There are hardly any flat architectural surfaces, and NAUSICAÄ is shaped by curvatures and louvred details.
    — Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • The rest of the Cambria isn’t bad, either, including the shops and galleries along Main Street (which is deceptively long) and the piney slopes above.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In rivers and streams in Virginia and Maryland, Hack measured the length of each stream and the area of the land that slopes toward that stream and therefore drains into it, called its basin or drainage area.
    — Natalie Wolchover, Quanta Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The complication shows the moon phases for both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, with a 135-tooth driving wheel that drastically enhances accuracy, deviating by just one day every 122 years.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026
  • According to the company, the five-minute flight allowed an initial evaluation of handling qualities, aerodynamic characteristics, and system performance, gathering data to guide the next testing phases.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In 2024, Footwear News deemed it one of the Greatest Shoes of All Time for its timeless design, game-changing Air technology, and unique position as a cultural chameleon through athletics, musical genres, and all style perspectives.
    — Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Experts invited to the hearing will provide additional perspectives on safety and consumer protection.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The cracks and curves of the top design were visible in floodlights and flash of the camera on the carpet.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • And so the Circleville Squaring Company was formed to replace Circleville’s curves with corners.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • If Mensah or Manning or Moore play consistently in big games and the playoffs, then the argument, in my view, tilts from Smith to one of the quarterbacks – if Willis doesn’t prove franchise QB-worthy in the months ahead.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The time points to the moment when the Earth tilts equally toward and away from the Sun and brings nearly equal amounts of daylight to all latitudes.
    — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2026

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“Angles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angles. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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