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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In braids and a bright yellow fishing bib, with her dog Claude at her side and a witty interjection always on the tip of her tongue, Maude climbs onto her trusty little boat and sets a course for the open sea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Several users also discussed homemade versions of the gravy, sharing recipes and tips for recreating it in their own kitchens.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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And the white coral sand beach itself is stunning, gently sloping offshore—perfect for snorkeling when the ocean is calm.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Located next door to California High School, the park can get crowded on summer weekends, but the grounds are spacious enough that visitors can spread out, including on the sloping lawn shaded by redwood trees.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Just a forehand shot away from the red clay courts, Auteuil is an authentic pocket of Paris that’s far from the tourist throngs—and the stereotypes sometimes saddled on it by east-leaning Parisians.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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According to right-leaning economists, the Fed and other central banks enable government growth.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Angling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angling. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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