as in to slope
to set or cause to be at an angle
the robin tilts its head as it hunts for worms in the grass
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Recent Examples of tilt
Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 27 May 2025
Coming up is Siren’s Curse, a tilt coaster under construction at Cedar Point in Ohio.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2025
Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
In cities susceptible to tilting, that can look like retrofitting existing buildings, implementing new building codes and limiting construction in the most vulnerable areas.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025
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Noun
While Carnell’s side had a field tilt of 49.5% in 2023 — that is, possession when only counting attacking-third touches — Mellberg’s version ranked last in MLS with just 34.5% of attacking touches.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 27 May 2025
Coming up is Siren’s Curse, a tilt coaster under construction at Cedar Point in Ohio.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2025
Verb
Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky was a footnote by the end, but his first-period saves highlighted by a breakaway stop of Stephen Lorentz kept the night from tilting Toronto’s way.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
In cities susceptible to tilting, that can look like retrofitting existing buildings, implementing new building codes and limiting construction in the most vulnerable areas.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilt
Noun
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Illinois would be the first state to require a distinction on consumer retail transactions between goods, taxes and tips, creating the need for what opponents say would be a complicated and expensive software change.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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Metro Crime Stoppers can accept anonymous tips online or by phone.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Lake Norman State Park offers a long, gently sloping swim beach, lots of shade, picnic areas, hiking trails and even mountain biking routes.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2025
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The tranquil spaces blend streamlined, minimalist interiors with Korean architectural features like gently sloping tiled roofs, and antique paintings and furniture span the Joseon Dynasty era (14th–20th centuries).—
Leslie Patrick,
AFAR Media,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Its steering is tight and precise, and throwing its 1,800kg mass around bends is heaps of fun thanks to its grippy tyres.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The biggest knocks on Sawyer were his subpar measurables (31 3/4-inch arms) and the lack of bend or nuance in his pass-rush plan.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Verb
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In the years since, Stovall has enjoyed great success angling.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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With two on and no outs, Yamamoto raced off the mound to field a bunt that first baseman Freddie Freeman misread, anticipating Cleveland second baseman Will Wilson to angle the ball up the third-base line.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Additionally, the Bank of Japan’s inclination to tighten its monetary policy, which collides with the Asian nation’s fiscal woes, also have a hand in fueling the bond sell-off, said Varathan.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
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But state officials have shown no inclination toward making alterations. California earlier this month joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging the Federal Highway Administration and the Trump administration from withholding billions of dollars to expand electric vehicle infrastructure.—
Rob Nikolewski,
Mercury News,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, leaders like Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy are looking for ways to rebuild the Democratic Party, leaning further into economic populism in order to win elections, especially after the economy loomed so large during the 2024 campaigns.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
31 May 2025
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Additionally, this issue is perhaps the most audacious in appearance—leaning into the modernist trend of dominatrix-meets-high-fashion.—
Tiffany Leigh,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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This is where lighting, color, angling, props, costumes, and makeup all come together to make sure whatever vibe the director is trying to put out is accomplished.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
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The dancers — molecules in the atom of the dance — are in constant motion, limbs swinging, hips angling, bodies caught in the crosscurrents of motion, propelled ineluctably through space.—
Roslyn Sulcas,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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“Tilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilt. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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