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

His perpetual angling for higher office drew sharp criticism from the local San Jose Spotlight. — Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 31 May 2026 Tellem recalled wanting to avoid a broadcast interview angling for ratings as a platform for the announcement. — Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 16 May 2026

Verb

David Zaslav announced plans to split up WBD in June, and a few months later, Paramount and Netflix were angling to take over the whole company. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 1 July 2026 Others play the long game, staying in role for months and even angling for promotions to expand access. — Brian Contos, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for angling

Recent Examples of Synonyms for angling

Noun

Thursday’s series opener was moved up because of wildfire smoke, and this tilt was moved up because of rain, which ultimately proved unavoidable.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026
Nia Archives has always been a candid songwriter, but the emo tilt to Junglist puts the album in direct conversation with the ’20s rock revival.

— Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026

Definition of tilt

Verb

Start by ensuring the drain line is clear and tilting the AC unit just enough so that water doesn’t simply accumulate in the drain pan.

— Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 10 July 2026
Celebrity CEOs in the feed What’s changed over the past few years is that the format of executive communications is tilting toward social‑native content.

— Rachel Ventresca, Fortune, 5 July 2026

Definition of tilting

Noun

Below, design pros share the characteristics of bold bathroom tile today, plus tips for how to embrace the look without overwhelming the space.

— Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
Third, communicate proactively and personally, leveraging AI and customer behavior data to send tailored messages beyond generic updates, like care instructions or troubleshooting tips.

— Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of tip

Verb

Beyond the road lie much smaller buildings organized in neat rows made up of a jumble of hard angles—porch steps, open windows, sloping roofs—that seem to spring spontaneously from the ground.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
This one from Arhaus is currently over $1,000 off, with sloping arms for all-day comfort.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026

Definition of sloping

Verb

Britain's new finance minister faces a delicate balancing act between delivering Burnham's potentially more left-leaning agenda and calming financial markets.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 21 July 2026
Primarily Romanian-speaking, but with a sizable Russian-speaking minority, Moldova has in recent years taken a clear West-leaning path, turning the country into a geopolitical battleground between Russia and Europe.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026