ANGLES (FOR) Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

angles (for)

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present tense third-person singular of angle (for)

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Plus, the Office of Science and Technology Policy plots a venture capital-like model for the scientific grant process.

— Benjamin Guggenheim, Washington Post, 23 July 2026
Capitalizing on the tide of anti-Rhaenyra sentiment rising among the peasants of King's Landing, Ormund plots to sow further unrest by paying off a band of smallfolk to brutally torture and kill members of the City Watch.

— Megan McCluskey, Time, 20 July 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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Assuming everything works out with the Kickstarter, the basic version of the Cordalock can be yours for a pledge of €157 (about US$180).

— Ben Coxworth July 18, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
Compare that with paying $30 to $60 per visit at a cold plunge or sauna studio three times a week, which works out to $4,500 to $9,000 a year, or $45,000 to $90,000 over a decade.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of works out

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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

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Before Wowed Out arrives, James will join Beck, Jackson Browne, Bill Murray, Britt Daniel and others for July’s all-star Music From the Films of Wes Anderson concerts at the Hollywood Bowl.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 23 June 2026
For example, Hard Rock Stadium, home to the Miami Dolphins, hosted two Shakira concerts days before a Club World Cup game last year.

— Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026

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