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
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 21 June 2025
The summer solstice occurs because of a 23.5 degree tilt in Earth's rotational axis that may have arisen when an ancient Mars-sized body slammed into our planet billions of years ago, triggering the formation of our moon.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 June 2025
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2025
House Budget Chairman Lawrence McClure, R-Dover, pushed back on the suggestion that the package is tilted toward businesses instead of individuals.
—Jim Turner, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2025
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Noun
During the summer solstice, the Earth's tilt brings our planet's northernmost point closer to the sun, resulting in more hours of sunlight and fewer hours of night.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 21 June 2025
The summer solstice occurs because of a 23.5 degree tilt in Earth's rotational axis that may have arisen when an ancient Mars-sized body slammed into our planet billions of years ago, triggering the formation of our moon.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 20 June 2025
Verb
Well, if Western Stars tilted a little more towards your Jimmy Webb and country music, Twilight Hours tilts more towards the Burt Bacharach and classic American songbook songwriting.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2025
House Budget Chairman Lawrence McClure, R-Dover, pushed back on the suggestion that the package is tilted toward businesses instead of individuals.
—Jim Turner, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilt
Noun
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Moving further north Florida is one of the only places the subtropical fruit grows in the United States and groves cover more than 1000 acres across the state, most of them in the southern tip of the state.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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This advisory is in effect until Thursday at 7 p.m. Protect yourself during a heat wave with these tips from the NWS Stay hydrated: Remember to drink plenty of fluids.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Unwind by the Atlantic With sloping sand dunes, swaying beach grass and unbeatable views of the surf and sky, the beaches of the Outer Banks are a perfect place to spend an afternoon.—
Kate Lewis,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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In fact, a wide, sloping fairway gathers balls back to center.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Brian Daboll told the Giants’ players before their final minicamp practice that their spring progress was encouraging, given what is coming around the bend.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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While older games in the series relied heavily on memorizing courses and perpetually driving with precision around every bend, there’s now a lot more ways to play catch up and get ahead.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
Verb
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India, meanwhile, is angling for Trump World to exempt its economy from sectoral tariffs on autos and steel and reciprocal taxes.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Veterans Joe Flacco and Kenny Pickett are angling for the starting position, and rookies Sanders and Dillon Gabriel are angling to also start somehow, but possibly land a third-string situation.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
Noun
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And, swear to God, my inclination to be a doctor was that.—
Kimberly Dishongh,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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And Just Like That is out of a inclination to see Carrie continue to live her messy and fabulous life as a pretty egregiously out-of-touch Manhattan socialite.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
20 June 2025
Verb
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For example, under President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo from 2001 to 2010, the Philippines leaned toward China.—
Yuen Foong Khong,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Omorovicza's Perfecting Lip Balm's texture leans gritty, almost like a lip polish or a micro-exfoliator.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Whether on a Cast & Taste adventure or at a secluded private ranch, guests leave with practical angling skills and a deeper connection to Colorado’s alpine environment.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Fly-fishing transformed Campbell’s life, and now the angling guide and advocate loves to share his enthusiasm for visiting and protecting places like Yellowstone.—
Corey Buhay,
Outside Online,
2 June 2025
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“Tilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilt. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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