as in tilting
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 angling
David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Rowland, 44, plays Leah Caldwell, a veteran TV producer angling to be the first woman to run NYC’s top morning show.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
Jonathan, at least, has been playing, angling for his enemies, and making some great moves.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 May 2026
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Noun
Beyond angling, the ranch is promoted as a prime hunting property along the Pacific Flyway.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Rowland, 44, plays Leah Caldwell, a veteran TV producer angling to be the first woman to run NYC’s top morning show.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
The space agency is also angling to test Starship’s ability to rendezvous and dock with its own crew capsule, Orion, in Earth orbit in 2027.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
Jonathan, at least, has been playing, angling for his enemies, and making some great moves.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angling
Noun
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Earth’s tilt and orbit create seasons with wildly shifting temperatures.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 May 2026
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The ultrawide profile is immersive and well-designed, with a sturdy stand a height and tilt-adjustable base.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Even during what is generally considered the busy spring housing season, there are signs that overall power is tilting more toward buyers.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
22 May 2026
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Romano’s sturdy book may not stint on examples of Mary’s bad behavior—including a ferociously jealous verbal assault, near the end of the war, on the wife of a prominent Union general—but the biographer keeps tilting against those who slighted Mary in even the most superficial ways.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The Knicks controlled Game 4 from the opening tip, racing out to a double-digit lead and never allowing Cleveland back into contention.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Ignore the haters and embrace our cooking tips for enjoying the classic without any slime.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
Verb
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This also allows the turret to turn 360° and fire at any angle of elevation, even on sloping terrain.—
David Szondy
May 23,
New Atlas,
23 May 2026
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Surrounded by mature trees, dense greenery, and high walls, the grounds create a private, park-like idyll with sloping lawns, spacious terraces, and views toward the Hollywood Hills and Griffith Park Observatory, with a swimming pool at the center of the estate.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Summer jewelry is about embracing a more playful mood, with designers leaning into saturated stones and whimsical motifs with pieces that energize warm-weather dressing.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
24 May 2026
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Major distillers and independent bottlers alike are leaning into creative releases, extended finishing, and brand collaborations to keep drinkers excited.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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“Angling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angling. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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