ANGLING (FOR) Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

angling (for)

verb

Definition of angling (for)

present participle of angle (for)

as in fishing (for)

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as in working out

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Researchers are still working out exactly how the parasite causes this change, but studies have found changes in proteins in the host’s brain as the parasite manipulates it.

— Tara Deans, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026
In October 2026, Marinis told The Hollywood Reporter that the creative team was still working out the new show’s airing schedule and considering whether to introduce the spinoff through an episode of Grey’s Anatomy.

— Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of working out

Verb

Mandel started hammering out the pilot with showrunner Patrick Somerville (the two currently have permission to sell the scripts should another network show interest) but spent most of her days thinking about what her next novel might be.

— Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
However, both sides of the debate left the door open to hammering out a potential compromise in the coming days before either version faces a vote by the full City Council.

— Todd Feurer, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of hammering out

Verb

For those who have stood beneath Zion's towering sandstone cliffs and immediately started plotting a return trip, this little pairing is a fun way to keep the scenery close.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
In the newer episode, the older Darvin travels back in time to assassinate Kirk, plotting his revenge with a bomb implanted in an unfortunate tribble.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of plotting

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Mexico City design studio Panorammma applies the historic armor material to intriguing chairs, lights, and vases.

— Francesca Perry, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
The female forward is in front of the camera, behind the camera, really getting women, intriguing them to come to the service and watch.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of intriguing

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