angling 1 of 2

as in tilt
the act of positioning or an instance of being positioned at an angle his angling of the picture made everything else on the wall look crooked

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angling

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verb

present participle of angle

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Recent Examples of angling
Noun
Anglers need both an angling license and a recreational turtle license to harvest turtles using angling gear like hook and line, landing nets and gaff hooks. Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 The organization has maintained Ohio's official angling records since roughly the 1940s, said Fred Snyder, chairman of the Outdoor Writers of Ohio Record Fish Committee. Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 27 Apr. 2024
Verb
Hopkins is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2025, and there are likely to be many teams that will be angling to bring him in. Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025 Kansas City is also angling to secure NFL history. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for angling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angling
Noun
  • This winery includes perhaps the country’s strongest Italian tilt toward grapes and technology.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
  • The supplied Inspire Stylus features 4,096 pressure levels plus tilt sensitivity, and haptic feedback is cooked in too.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Say goodbye to moldy cheese with these key storage tips.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
  • What’s more, experts offer tips on how to ensure your kids are drinking the best milk possible.
    Parents, Parents, 9 May 2025
Verb
  • Brands are leaning into innovation, heritage, and exclusivity, creating excitement among collectors and enthusiasts.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Conservatives have complained for years that platforms like Facebook and YouTube disproportionately censor right-leaning viewpoints.
    David McCabe, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025

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“Angling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angling. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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