anglings

Definition of anglingsnext
plural of angling
as in tilts
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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Noun
  • True, the Avs have been stuck in second gear over the first three tilts of this series, and there probably won’t be a fifth game.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
  • But the idea is that putting on clothes that are more formal tilts you more towards that abstract side.
    Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • To inspire your planting design, here are some of the top native groundcovers experts recommend for sunny or shady spaces, and tips on how to use these plants to your advantage.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
  • In the days that followed, tips flooded in and investigators carried out several searches that led nowhere.
    Anna Schecter, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • Travelers get packing lists and clues beforehand but open envelopes at the airport to find their connecting flight and final destination.
    Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 10 May 2026
  • At the No Doubt Experience in Las Vegas, an immersive pop-up staged by Vibee, a tattered itinerary from the band’s first tour lists a show at the Shark Club in February 1992.
    Leena Tailor, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • The ride travels on an elliptical track and whips riders around bends.
    Finch Walker, USA Today, 8 May 2026
  • The fjord bends, combined with the ship being far enough away and in deep water, were key factors that saved them.
    Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
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“Anglings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anglings. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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