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
Austin Mock, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
These arches pivot together around common springing points to create a 40-degree tilt in just 4 minutes.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
The seat tilts forward with the press of a button on the seat shoulder.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The reigning champion Eagles are (back) on tilt after losing two straight games, while each of the other division leaders has major flaws.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
These arches pivot together around common springing points to create a 40-degree tilt in just 4 minutes.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
And not happy about three straight weeks of flags that tilted away from the Broncos.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
The seat tilts forward with the press of a button on the seat shoulder.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilt
Noun
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In the weeks leading up to Halloween, Newman continues to share wig tips ahead of partying and trick-or-treating.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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On November 4, folks from each organization will share insights into their programs as well as eligibility requirements, submission deadlines, and tips for creating standout applications.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, seawater intrudes like an advancing army toward thicker ice, which rests on bedrock that slopes inward toward the bowl-like center of the continent.—
Evan Howell,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Oct. 2025
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The quick loss of water is even more evident in areas with banks, sloping lawns, and those with lots of hardscaping like walkways.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Light distorts, sound bends; the signal consumes the chamber, turning technology into liturgy.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Repeat the pelvic tuck and side bend.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Drawings of the Duffield Cave, as seen in the YouTube video, show that the section has a narrow entrance, then curves upward before flowing left, dropping down again and bending right before angling back up to a larger chamber.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Ferrara, an innocent no longer, is angling to prize $25,000 out of the Horse’s coffers to finance his first feature.—
Nick Pinkerton,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The cosmos is asking us to define our aspirations and inclinations.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
20 Oct. 2025
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On command, the Arc would detach from the service module and reenter the atmosphere at Mach 20+ with a high sustained g-load to arrive at any location within its orbital inclination zone.—
David Szondy
October 13,
New Atlas,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The left-leaning Center on Budget and Policy Priorities has called on the agency to shift money from its contingency fund and other places to keep SNAP at least partially funded.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
28 Oct. 2025
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We’re thrilled to invest in the United States and in the region and lean into our creative momentum to spark economic growth.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Stuart proudly calls itself the Sailfish Capital of the World, and has deep angling roots.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s silence has kept the field unsettled, with each candidate angling to prove themselves as the one closest to him.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Tilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilt. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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