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angles (for)

verb

present tense third-person singular of angle (for)
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as in fishes (for)

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as in plots

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angles (for)
  1. plots
  2. schemes
  3. works out
  4. hammers out
  5. concerts
  6. intrigues
Verb
  • Bank of America plots the asset allocation of its wealthy private clients weekly.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The software then anonymizes the entry to protect privacy, and plots a circle in the general area.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of plots
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  • Marty, who was loosely based on real-life ping-pong legend Marty Reisman, schemes his way to competitions across the globe and hustles for pocket cash.
    — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Joy Randolph, follows a desperate gallery owner (Portman) who schemes to sell a dead man as art at Art Basel in Miami.
    — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Definition of schemes
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  • In a 2026 Leaf Platinum+, that works out to roughly 20 cents per mile.
    — Lauren Swift, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Over 52 loads, that works out to roughly 728 gallons saved with an efficient washer or 1,040 gallons with a standard one.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of works out
Verb
  • The airport recently extended its current lease agreement an extra year, keeping the status quo in place through at least June 30, 2027, while the city hammers out a long-term deal.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
  • Zack James’ shifty drumming hammers out a drum ’n’ bass redux like a panicked heartbeat while Carney Hemler’s bass lurches in slow motion, replicating the gut drop of a horrible realization.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 3 Apr. 2026
Definition of hammers out
Verb
  • There are also new locker room accommodations for visiting teams that can be turned into lounges for celebrities and musical artists when Albertsons Stadium hosts concerts.
    — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
  • Plus, don't wait too long to snag tickets for the John Mellencamp and Benson Boone concerts.
    — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 July 2026
Definition of concerts
Verb
  • As McQueen is about to call the police something in her raw honesty, her boldness, intrigues him.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
  • If this topic intrigues you, join us at the free, online Work on Purpose Summit on July 30, 2026.
    — Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of intrigues
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“Angles (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angles%20%28for%29. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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