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noun

Definition of tiltnext
as in tip
the act of positioning or an instance of being positioned at an angle indicated her approval with a slight tilt of her head

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verb

ˈtilt How to pronounce tilt (audio)
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
Noun
Finally, the main tilt sensors on the landing gear have to activate. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2026 Afterward, Eddings told reporters that a Colorado batter had flagged the hat tilt. — Steve Berman, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Verb
Flora is the brightest pitching hope for a Giants farm system that now ranks among the best in the industry, yet remains heavily tilted toward position players. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 However, there have been differing views on which way the rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee will tilt, with some speculating that the difference could come down to hundredths of a percentage point in the CPI reading. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tilt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilt
  1. tip
  2. slope
  3. bend
  4. angle
  5. inclination
  6. lean
  7. angling
Noun
  • Sandy praises her crew for performing efficiently under pressure, and gives out the $1,807 each of them earned from a $23,500 tip.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Dog grooming tips like these show that grooming your dog at home can go well beyond a quick wipe-down.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of tip
Verb
  • From that restaurant Cardoso could look out the window and see sloping hills and Lucas’ Wagyu cows raised there on the farm.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • In 1947, French fashion designer Christian Dior debuted a curvy, hourglass style that emphasized a full bust, cinched waist, and sloping hips.
    — April White, JSTOR Daily, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of slope
Noun
  • When a whisker bends against a surface, these sensors measure tiny pressure shifts to calculate contact depth and location in three dimensions instantly.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • From there, her hair was smoothed out nearly flat on either side, with the front portions tucked behind each ear and the lengths blown out equally smooth with a curvy bend at the ends for a little motion and movement.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of bend
Verb
  • The young star keeps her arms locked and angled away from her torso (think Weapons) to prevent her limbs from sticking to her wardrobe.
    — Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Prime Video is angling to take over the telecast of the Television Academy’s most important night, Variety and THR reported today.
    — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of angle
Noun
  • The trustees feared that if something happened to him, his heir apparent, Robert Kahn, would replace him, and it was known that Kahn had Zionistic inclinations.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Especially with early-stage organizations, there is a natural inclination to change too quickly.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of inclination
Verb
  • Nothing feels more ‘90s to the casual beauty historian than a brown-leaning lipstick with visibly darker liner.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Its members are mostly left-leaning (70%), according to an 2024 survey conducted by the Effective Altruism Forum.
    — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of lean
Noun
  • Chopping vegetables with tiny baby feet dangling in front of the cutting board was a new challenge, but one easily solved by a little shifting and angling.
    — Caroline Chambers, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
  • When Angel arrived home, his two youngest kids — Ruby is 6, Isaac is 7 — ran out of the second-floor apartment to greet him, each angling to be the first to hug Dad.
    — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of angling

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“Tilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilt. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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