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as in aspects
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
from this angle, that car looks gray, not brown
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as in viewpoints
a way of looking at or thinking about something
what's your angle on the problem?
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as in curvatures
something that curves or is curved
the road around the peninsula is all angles and hairpin turns
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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
Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 7 May 2026
Stand-in actors take the place of the principal actor as the crew adjusts camera angles and lighting setups.
—Brayden Garcia
may 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
However, previous silicon-photonics lidar designs struggled to scan peripheral angles effectively.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Get Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in better spots to handle the traps and give him better passing angles.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 7 May 2026
The most brutal work is a measurement of her head and its angles, based on the pseudoscience of phrenology and racial classification.
—Pablo Larios, Artforum, 6 May 2026
The Infinite Tangle Metal Sculptural Fidget is built from 18 interlocking metal pieces bent at 90-degree angles, taking inspiration from the Tibetan infinite knot.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
The gingko tree at the picture’s center — majestic, beautiful, seen from different angles and in varying lights — becomes emblematic of our reflective state of mind.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 May 2026
The findings appear to undercut recent speculation by online observers who have pored over video of the shootout and saw numerous agents training their weapons on Allen from different angles.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 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
Yet this is where Ueda’s BOJ finds itself as newish Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi angles to re-open the stimulus floodgates to juice the economy.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 23 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
In one of Storch’s pictures, an old man on a wooden porch angles his face up toward the sun.
—Dawn Chan, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
Sedona View Trail Starting at the top of Airport Mesa, the path angles downhill through a thin screen of junipers revealing stunning panoramas below.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
When patterns show which angles hold attention and which intros lose readers early, teams can refine headlines, add context boxes, and improve internal links so coverage feels useful and easy to follow.
—Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
If this were an American show, the gears would already be grinding, camera angles snapping into place, and the story would be halfway to becoming gospel before anyone had time to blink.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 7 May 2026
Stand-in actors take the place of the principal actor as the crew adjusts camera angles and lighting setups.
—Brayden Garcia
may 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
However, previous silicon-photonics lidar designs struggled to scan peripheral angles effectively.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Get Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in better spots to handle the traps and give him better passing angles.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 7 May 2026
The most brutal work is a measurement of her head and its angles, based on the pseudoscience of phrenology and racial classification.
—Pablo Larios, Artforum, 6 May 2026
The Infinite Tangle Metal Sculptural Fidget is built from 18 interlocking metal pieces bent at 90-degree angles, taking inspiration from the Tibetan infinite knot.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
The gingko tree at the picture’s center — majestic, beautiful, seen from different angles and in varying lights — becomes emblematic of our reflective state of mind.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 May 2026
The findings appear to undercut recent speculation by online observers who have pored over video of the shootout and saw numerous agents training their weapons on Allen from different angles.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
The section of the bud that houses the driver is a small sphere that angles the speaker drivers into the ear canal without blocking the opening, ensuring almost perfect transparency for your surroundings.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 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
Yet this is where Ueda’s BOJ finds itself as newish Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi angles to re-open the stimulus floodgates to juice the economy.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 23 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
In one of Storch’s pictures, an old man on a wooden porch angles his face up toward the sun.
—Dawn Chan, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
Sedona View Trail Starting at the top of Airport Mesa, the path angles downhill through a thin screen of junipers revealing stunning panoramas below.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
When patterns show which angles hold attention and which intros lose readers early, teams can refine headlines, add context boxes, and improve internal links so coverage feels useful and easy to follow.
—Malana Vantyler, Ascend Agency, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angles
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Spain's double totality One of the most fascinating aspects of this eclipse cycle is Spain's unique position.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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Pazanti was generally pleased with several aspects of his team’s performance.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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Polarization has been rising for years, recently spilling over into increasingly partisan viewpoints and even outright hostility.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Many images and messages are unapologetically blunt, reflecting viewpoints that can be striking, if not offensive, to first-time visitors.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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Its outstanding appeal, grandish curvatures and extraordinary interior design are just the norm for the upscale interior brand.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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Posture Changes Spine curvatures can make standing up straight difficult, causing lower right back pain.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
6 Sep. 2025
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Safer travel can be found on lower-angle terrain, generally slopes less than 30 degrees, particularly in areas sheltered from the wind.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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One of my favorite choices is developing a dry creek bed that slopes away from a home's foundation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The initial rollout applies only to some shipments still being finalized or recently processed, with more options planned in future phases.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Future phases will introduce support for agentic workflow interaction and allow buy-side tools and agents to leverage the unified attribution signals from the CAPI to further automate and optimize video investment.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Others are opting for restorative practices, which emphasize group conversations where students share feelings and perspectives to build community and resolve conflict.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The danger is that the government will simply decide which perspectives to regulate and which to leave undisturbed.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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One of the highlights is the Viaduto do Carvalho, a bridge built along the edge of a mountain with sweeping views over the forest canopy and distant peaks as the train curves along its path.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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Stassie Karanikolaou’s decision to reverse her Brazilian butt lift is fueling new questions about whether the era of exaggerated curves is coming to an end.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The green tilts back and to the left.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
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The trail eventually tilts back down toward the city, where car honks and train horns replace the cries of birds and insects.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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“Angles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angles. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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