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
Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 2 June 2025
The decals are free, but recipients are asked to complete a five-minute survey at the end of the angling season.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 19 May 2025
Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Kansas City is also angling to secure NFL history.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Fly-fishing transformed Campbell’s life, and now the angling guide and advocate loves to share his enthusiasm for visiting and protecting places like Yellowstone.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 2 June 2025
The decals are free, but recipients are asked to complete a five-minute survey at the end of the angling season.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 19 May 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angling
Noun
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The National Hurricane Center’s Wednesday mid-morning forecast track now shows a tilt north on Monday, a move that — for now — keeps Puerto Rico and some of the eastern Caribbean islands directly out of the cone of uncertainty.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Its best hope may be nudging the United Nations to a less Western tilt.—
Nick Thomas,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Tip of the Week So tip of the week, people ask me, when is the best time to water plants?—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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All of the tips had practical concerns behind them — keeping your outer elbow tucked in, for instance, will protect you from getting hit by a pitch.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Brands are leaning into innovation, heritage, and exclusivity, creating excitement among collectors and enthusiasts.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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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 20 Aug. 2025.
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