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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
The massive ship began to flood and tilt to one side, quickly causing panic and chaos among the 4,000 people onboard. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 By April 19, the tilt sensor measurements were accelerating at a rate that made scientists determine a collapse was imminent. — Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Verb
The controversies swirling around Mills could tilt the race in his opponents’ favor. — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026 The Bcozzy Neck Pillow stands out for its wraparound design, which can be adjusted for side sleepers, chin droppers, and anyone who tends to tilt their head while sleeping. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 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
  • On the other hand, the European Central Bank — one of two major central banks to hike rates since February — warned on Thursday that the current inflation problem may be only the tip of the spear.
    — Christine Romans, NBC news, 25 July 2026
  • The physical border fence between the southern tip of Spain and the British territory of Gibraltar was removed earlier this month, under a historic treaty between the EU and the UK.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of tip
Verb
  • The device lacked its battery, turning it from an electronic measure of distance and slope into a set of binoculars.
    — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Beyond the road lie much smaller buildings organized in neat rows made up of a jumble of hard angles—porch steps, open windows, sloping roofs—that seem to spring spontaneously from the ground.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
Definition of slope
Noun
  • Simmons has terrific length (despite barely being 6-3), along with excellent bend and sink — a truly terrifying blend for offensive tackles.
    — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Aboard a small, design‑forward river ship, the journey becomes a moving gallery—champagne in hand—where each bend of the river reveals a new composition.
    — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of bend
Verb
  • Launched by SpaceX, Northrop Grumman’s mission robotic vehicle — dubbed MRV — and its jetpacks will spend the next year angling into the proper orbit 22,300 miles (36,000 kilometers) above Earth.
    — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 22 July 2026
  • Nevada is angling to oust South Carolina as the first state to hold the Democratic primary in the 2028 elections, a move that is causing a ruckus in the caucus.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026
Definition of angle
Noun
  • Emery’s inclination for wide forwards is well known, but acutely demonstrated in Garnacho’s case.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Half the tracks skate along atop grooves informed by house and UK garage, reflecting Hebden’s clubbiest inclinations as well as his idiosyncratic sound design.
    — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 July 2026
Definition of inclination
Verb
  • And though Chiles has been disappointing so far, there’s still some potential there, especially if Kelly figures out a way to lean into his strengths.
    — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Malibu Named after Olympic surfing champion Duke Kahanamoku, this classic Malibu spot leans Hawaiian and East Asian.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 22 July 2026
Definition of lean
Noun
  • But the 49-member Rules and Bylaws Committee could punt on the decision to next month, when the full DNC body will meet, or even later, amid heavy angling from states to hold the first primary.
    — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2026
  • Joining a conservation or hunting and angling group is really important — strength in numbers, right?
    — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026
Definition of angling

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