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
Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
The Doppler shift measurements show that the tilt of a disk can vary by between half a degree and two degrees.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
As bystanders watched, the luxury yacht lurched to one side, tilting dangerously before taking on water.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Amtrak said the NextGen Acela trains will accommodate 27% more customers and have enhanced features like free, high-speed Wi-Fi, as well as wider seats, a tilt system that enables a smoother ride and more daily departures.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
The Doppler shift measurements show that the tilt of a disk can vary by between half a degree and two degrees.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
The trio – who had never appeared together in public before – formed the defiant face of an emerging bloc of illiberal leaders determined to push back against Western rules and tilt the global balance of power in their favor.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
As bystanders watched, the luxury yacht lurched to one side, tilting dangerously before taking on water.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilt
Noun
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Nea Styra is a small coastal town on the southern tip of Evia, Greece's second-largest island, known for its beaches, fishing harbor, and ferry link to the mainland town of Agia Marina in Attica.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Or indulge with a Steak Plate of grass-fed tri-tip and veggies — or a Mango Goat Cheese or Tri-Tip salad.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yet the vertical bow, panoramic windows, and sloping stern form a design language instantly recognizable within the superyacht landscape.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
31 Aug. 2025
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And even though it was combined with regular economy, the cabin felt spacious with ample elbow room in my row and large overhead bins that sloped up, creating the effect of an airy ceiling.—
Jessica Puckett,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Instead of going dark, some sunlight still reaches the moon, glowing red because Earth’s atmosphere bends and filters the sunlight.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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At that point, the land on the flood-prone bend was still protected by the Len Small Levee, built in 1943 and named for an Illinois governor.—
Molly Parker,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Given the price surge in the wide receiver market over the last couple of years, Meyers — who had never logged 1,000 yards in five seasons before 2024 — may be angling for a contract Las Vegas is not willing to pay.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Two angled full-range drivers create a wide, natural soundstage that feels far bigger than the slim frame suggests.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kinloch noted the Legislature has shown no inclination to advance bills that create arena taxes.—
Malachi Barrett,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Vesting oversight primarily in defense departments and ministries is a traditional inclination.—
GARY ROUGHEAD,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With those absences, Dallas has leaned heavily on hardship signings to maintain depth.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Stern subsequently sought to own the news cycle himself, releasing a promo that leaned into the drama.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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Sharing a meal and introducing someone new to the food provided through outdoor recreation like hunting and angling is a great way to engage new outdoors people.—
RANDY ZELLERS Arkansas Game,
Arkansas Online,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Tilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilt. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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