ANGLING Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈaŋ-gliŋ

Definition of angling

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

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

Noun

For some anglers, catching a native trout enriches the experience of angling — especially when the fish are eager to rise to a dry fly as a Gila trout can be. — Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2026 Excuse me, but where is the decency and humanity from these bloodthirsty fiends ogling and angling to get their photos, undoubtedly for posting on social media? — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026

Verb

The number, for a Knicks team angling to repeat as NBA champions after ending a 53-year title drought last season, holds significance. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026 Sami Zayn currently holds the Undisputed WWE Championship and has a number of superstars at his door angling for a title shot. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for angling

Recent Examples of Synonyms for angling

Noun

This year’s marquee slots tilt toward mainstream entertainment, a contrast with the arthouse programming Tokyo is better known for.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026
Finally, grab 29% off the Eufy S350 4K Indoor Security Camera, providing dual-lens 4K resolution and 360-degree pan-and-tilt coverage.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of tilt

Noun

Insider tip Thanks to the aforementioned ease of Swiss travel, don’t limit yourself to a stay in Lausanne.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
From playful color palettes to chic lighting ideas and nostalgic personalization, designers are sharing their best tips for decorating full-sized, pencil, and even tabletop trees.

— Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of tip

Verb

Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the landscape into nearly every room, while the low-slung design seems to hover above the sloping site.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026
Sharp had worked in public relations and was also a gifted ceramics artist who created minimalistic vases and softly sloping bowls.

— Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of sloping

Verb

While the drinks at Bastia, which are riffs on classic aperitivos and Italian-leaning cocktails, are excellent, cocktail lovers should pay a visit to Caletta, the hotel’s intimate 24-seat cocktail lounge.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Democratic-leaning California redrew its own maps for Democratic advantage in response to Texas.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026