anglings

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
  • In ’94 and ’95 with the Vikings, Moon had averaged seven tilts per season of at least 275 passing yards.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
  • One which changes profoundly with the tilts and turn of the planet, yet its essence holds true.
    Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • Anonymous tips can be sent in at the Sheriff’s Office tip form or by calling 530-470-2400.
    Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
  • According to the report, Barron and Waller developed a friendship beyond politics, with Waller giving him tips on romance and style.
    Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • The federal lawsuit filed last November and amended in March lists as its defendants Proctor; MSP Sgt.
    Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
  • My mother’s course of study probably furnished them both with lists of novels and critical texts to spend their days with.
    Andrea Bajani, New Yorker, 7 June 2026
Noun
  • Tired of losing water pressure because of bends in your garden hose?
    Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
  • Everything from trees to octopuses bends and twists.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 May 2026
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“Anglings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anglings. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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