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
Jake Coyle The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
Of the remaining title tilt scenarios, only a Broncos-Rams matchup would prove to be a novelty pairing.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Keeping the sharp edge in contact with the steel, tilt the blade up 20 degrees.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The academy, which has expanded its overseas membership in recent years, also continued its tilt toward international films.
—Jake Coyle The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
Of the remaining title tilt scenarios, only a Broncos-Rams matchup would prove to be a novelty pairing.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Democratic matchup is similarly tilted.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Keeping the sharp edge in contact with the steel, tilt the blade up 20 degrees.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilt
Noun
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The contest is sponsored by the Underwater Photography Guide, which offers tips, tutorials and gear reviews, among other guidance.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Transfer to pastry bag fitted with star tip and pipe 8 mounds over holes on top of baba.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In Eaton Canyon, gently sloping trails lead to a waterfall tucked away in the forest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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The property abuts a sloping canyon.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The truck driver was convicted of vehicular manslaughter, but the Cobles’ wrongful-death lawsuit against Caltrans, arguing that faulty freeway design led to the backup their car was in when the big rig came around the bend, was lost in a jury trial.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Keep a slight bend in your knees to reduce strain and improve ease of movement.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In a conventional turbine, blades are angled to deflect fluid flow and convert kinetic energy into mechanical work.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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This usually involves new walls, ceilings, floors, angled sound attenuation, and even sound dampeners.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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What Analysts Are Saying Despite the average analyst inclination towards the status quo or pessimistic scenarios, the $29 average price target masks mixed views.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The trick is to select a paint color that is calming and neutral enough so as not to be too visually demanding, while also speaking to your personal style and color inclinations.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Just down the street, the Black Forest Inn is also leaning into service, offering coffee, soup and a warm place to gather.—
Derek James,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Instead of reinventing its brand to appeal to younger wine drinkers, Jordan has leaned deeper into food—because food is the universal entry point.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Anders fell in love with the Highlands on an angling trip, and eventually, years later, followed through with the purchase of the 42,000-acre Glenfeshie Estate.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Jan. 2026
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From massive tarpons in the Gulf to record-breaking redfish hiding in the marsh, the island boasts access to more than 280 species of fish and year-round angling.—
Kristy Christiansen,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Tilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilt. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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