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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
  • But their messages avoid stark class attacks on billionaires and are more aimed at winning over swing voters rather than recruiting new supporters with progressive tilts.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
  • In Korea’s case, those economic issue include the immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia that saw hundreds of South Koreans detained; and in Japan’s by a trade deal with Washington that some analysts say tilts in the US’s favor.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Packed practical tutorials, tool tips and ideas drawing from Hanna’s experience the paperback teaches sewers of all levels a range of genius jean repair, repurpose and restyling skills.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Off Brazil’s northeastern coast, where the sediment-heavy water of the vast Amazon River tips out into the Atlantic, are two very different types of treasure.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Months ago, Peterson researched different top-10 lists of iconic jazz records to cross-check the Athenaeum collection with the records held in highest regard.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
  • The best travel pillows are at the top of our editors’ lists for long flights, road trips, and everything in between.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Because a disposable pan bends so easily, place it on a broiler-safe sheet pan before putting it in the oven.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Light distorts, sound bends; the signal consumes the chamber, turning technology into liturgy.
    JP Mangalindan, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Anglings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anglings. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.

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