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
Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
And now, like the Detroit Pistons, the Cavaliers have all the confidence in heading into the playoffs, should the ever-so fickle NBA standings tilt towards a Cleveland-New York series.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
During the March equinox, the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere receive roughly the same amount of sunlight since neither hemisphere is tilted more toward or away from the sun, the almanac said.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
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Noun
So, maybe, Friday night’s title tilt is the first of a few meetings to come.
—Tarek Fattal, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
And now, like the Detroit Pistons, the Cavaliers have all the confidence in heading into the playoffs, should the ever-so fickle NBA standings tilt towards a Cleveland-New York series.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Much of that confidence and urgency showed up right away with Hingham tilting the ice for an 18-3 shots on goal advantage in the first period.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
During the March equinox, the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere receive roughly the same amount of sunlight since neither hemisphere is tilted more toward or away from the sun, the almanac said.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilt
Noun
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In seeing their six-game winning streak halted just before hitting the friendly skies for a four-game road trip that tips off in Phoenix on Sunday, the Hornets (32-32) were victimized by Miami in the fourth quarter.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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An anonymous tip in August 2025 triggered a swift investigation, leading to Mays’ arrest and a sting operation the next month.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If not replanting a shrub, fill the hole and level the ground, being sure to slope it away from structures for proper drainage.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility features include gently sloped pathways and arched water jets.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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If your hair is very straight, add a loose bend with a curling iron or straightener.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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Navigating the subtle bends of the lake behind Englebright Dam, the vessel chugged across the otherwise still water, the late afternoon sun shimmering across the ripples in its wake.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When the bike travels in a straight line, the two wheels angled at 60° to the direction of travel spin at half the speed of the forward-facing wheel.—
Omar Kardoudi
March 01,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2026
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States will be angling for extra federal money Congress guaranteed all states a share of the $200 million allotted for Medicaid work and eligibility changes.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The 11 satellites on board are flying to a mid-inclination orbit.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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My inclination next holiday is to continue to hand him the cookies and the card but not the cash.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The joint Israeli and American attacks on Iran were the first major test of how the new CBS News’ right-leaning and pro-Israel editorial leadership would cover a major story that was directly within The Free Press’ ideological sphere.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The rematch reflects growing frustration with Foushee among younger, left-leaning voters who view her as insufficiently confrontational, particularly on Israel and outside political spending, in one of the safest Democratic districts in the country.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Rowland, 44, plays Leah Caldwell, a veteran TV producer angling to be the first woman to run NYC’s top morning show.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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The natural event draws hundreds of visitors to the main viewing perch, the El Capitan Picnic Area, with many angling for a prime spot before the golden-hour magic begins.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2026
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“Tilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilt. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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