anglings

noun

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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  1. tilts
  2. tips
  3. lists
  4. bends
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
Definition of tilts
Noun
  • The $85 item includes steak tips along with the aforementioned mac & cheese and mashed potatoes.
    — Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
  • More than a dozen crossing guards attended to learn tips on how to keep themselves and students safe.
    — Erika Stanish, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of tips
Noun
  • Winter played just a handful of solo gigs last year in support of Heavy Metal, which earned rave reviews from critics and featured prominently on many year-end lists (including Rolling Stone’s 100 Best Albums of 2025).
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026
  • While many countries have attempted to enact no-contact lists for telemarketers, the law represents a new, much more proactive approach in France.
    — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of lists
Noun
  • To be fair, the larger creative arc of Hollywood bends towards unoriginality — just look no further than the sequel-laden film release calendars.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s signature boho bends were another defining example of Surf Spray’s cool-girl appeal.
    — Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Definition of bends
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