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
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2026
Permanently shadowed craters never receive direct sunlight because of the moon's low axial tilt.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 19 May 2026
Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
That has begun to tilt the center of gravity in conservative movements across the hemisphere toward Miami.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
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Noun
And unlike most other bird feeders, the camera has a unique 45-degree tilt that offers better viewing from a wider angle.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2026
Permanently shadowed craters never receive direct sunlight because of the moon's low axial tilt.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 19 May 2026
Verb
As the ride tilted, people in the chairs got dangerously lower until a few collided with a yellow barrier and the ground.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
That has begun to tilt the center of gravity in conservative movements across the hemisphere toward Miami.
—Daniel Rivero, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilt
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Baltimore Police say Lunn was arrested less than a week later, after a person who saw a Metro Crime Stoppers flyer on the news called in a tip.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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TopicsVogue Parties Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.—
Sammi Tapper,
Vogue,
7 June 2026
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Eco effort The villas are mainly run on solar power (each villa’s roof is slightly sloped to accommodate these solar panels), and the resort is single plastic-free.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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And the white coral sand beach itself is stunning, gently sloping offshore—perfect for snorkeling when the ocean is calm.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Courtesy of Moreland Properties Taken together, scarcity, lifestyle, architectural ambition and a growing class of wealthy buyers make Lake Austin’s new pricing watermark feel less like a surprise than an inevitable bend.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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On this timeless island, history (and perhaps a dragon) lurked around every bend.—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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Lia Godfrey passed ahead to Brazil’s Dudinha, who angled a low shot to the right of Chicago goalkeeper Katie Atkinson.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Two wings of overwater villas flare out from the far sides of the island, its shape reminiscent of that of Italy, some specifically angled for prime sunset views.—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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The 11 satellites on board are flying to a mid-inclination orbit.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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So far, Cuban leaders have signaled no inclination to make political concessions.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Paintbox, the kids' club, has daily activities that lean into the resort's natural environment and wildlife, and Low Country culture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The cities on the list included Nashville, Dallas, Austin, Houston, Phoenix and Atlanta from traditionally right-leaning states Tennessee, Texas, Arizona and Georgia.—
Lindsay Kornick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Tellem recalled wanting to avoid a broadcast interview angling for ratings as a platform for the announcement.—
Rebecca Tauber,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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As if on cue, a few dozen children wearing life jackets and wielding fishing rods filled the waterfront behind him, trying their hand at angling, many for the first time, with instructors from the Minnesota DNR showing them the ropes.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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“Tilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilt. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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