1
as in oblique
inclined or twisted to one side
stared at me with a tilted head and a quizzical look
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2
as in leaning
running in a slanting direction
the floors of the old house were tilted slightly
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as in sloped
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 tilted
Sam Meredith,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 10 May 2026
California Democrats got so good at gerrymandering that by the 1980s, the wildly tilted maps had become a political issue themselves.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2026
The Escalade also offers a large head up display and a tilted control panel to provide quick access to climate and other functions.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
Naturally, Uranus' tilted rotation has a part to play in how auroral activity manifests on the planet.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Your stairs are nothing more than a narrow, tilted floor, much like a child’s slide at a playground.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2026
Litchfield is lauded for its sparkling waterfalls, and Collins swooped at a tilted angle over cascading wonders.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025
The winter solstice is the start of astronomical winter, when Earth's northern hemisphere is pointed the farthest away from the sun due to its tilted axis.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 12 Nov. 2025
Spiral turns, Prioli explained, are the elevated runs that lead to tilted loops around the track.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Arkansas Online, 9 May 2026
That battle tilted further toward Republicans when the Virginia Supreme Court ruled Friday that Democratic lawmakers had violated constitutional requirements when placing a redistricting amendment on the ballot.
—Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
That point was acknowledged immediately with the title track – not played since 2009 – opening the show as motion-simulating video tilted and zipped through a vibrant carnival.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Bailey, who has a minor-league option remaining, also found himself at the center of a controversy on Thursday when both games of the doubleheader tilted in two extremely odd at-bats.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 4 May 2026
And that tectonic movement didn’t push them straight up, but tilted them just a few degrees.
—ArsTechnica, 2 May 2026
Figures move across these planes in extravagant silhouette, heads tilted just so, fingers stiffly splayed and elbows akimbo.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Ward and his friends set their crates down in pairs, slid them open and gently tilted the boxes.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
His 2025 return against Mario Barrios—a significantly younger champion—ended in a draw that many observers argued tilted in Pacquiao’s favor, a testament to his competitiveness at the highest level.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Citi maintained that risks to oil prices remain tilted to the upside, as Iran retains significant control over the timing and terms of any potential agreement to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz energy route.
—Sam Meredith,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 10 May 2026
California Democrats got so good at gerrymandering that by the 1980s, the wildly tilted maps had become a political issue themselves.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 24 Apr. 2026
The Escalade also offers a large head up display and a tilted control panel to provide quick access to climate and other functions.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
Naturally, Uranus' tilted rotation has a part to play in how auroral activity manifests on the planet.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Your stairs are nothing more than a narrow, tilted floor, much like a child’s slide at a playground.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2026
Litchfield is lauded for its sparkling waterfalls, and Collins swooped at a tilted angle over cascading wonders.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 26 Nov. 2025
The winter solstice is the start of astronomical winter, when Earth's northern hemisphere is pointed the farthest away from the sun due to its tilted axis.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 12 Nov. 2025
Spiral turns, Prioli explained, are the elevated runs that lead to tilted loops around the track.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
That battle tilted further toward Republicans when the Virginia Supreme Court ruled Friday that Democratic lawmakers had violated constitutional requirements when placing a redistricting amendment on the ballot.
—Arkansas Online, 9 May 2026
That battle tilted further toward Republicans when the Virginia Supreme Court ruled Friday that Democratic lawmakers had violated constitutional requirements when placing a redistricting amendment on the ballot.
—Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
That point was acknowledged immediately with the title track – not played since 2009 – opening the show as motion-simulating video tilted and zipped through a vibrant carnival.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Bailey, who has a minor-league option remaining, also found himself at the center of a controversy on Thursday when both games of the doubleheader tilted in two extremely odd at-bats.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 4 May 2026
And that tectonic movement didn’t push them straight up, but tilted them just a few degrees.
—ArsTechnica, 2 May 2026
Figures move across these planes in extravagant silhouette, heads tilted just so, fingers stiffly splayed and elbows akimbo.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Ward and his friends set their crates down in pairs, slid them open and gently tilted the boxes.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
His 2025 return against Mario Barrios—a significantly younger champion—ended in a draw that many observers argued tilted in Pacquiao’s favor, a testament to his competitiveness at the highest level.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilted
Adjective
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Shortstop Mookie Betts played in his first game since sustaining a strained right oblique last month, finishing with a single and throwing out a runner at home.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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When Betts landed on the 10-day IL on April 5 with an oblique strain, the Dodgers elected to platoon the middle infield but anointed Alex Freeland the starting second baseman.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The water will either puddle on top or run off if the site is sloped.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Its right legs leaned so severely that the whole top sloped.—
Noz Nozawa,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These Italian suede sneakers feature a durable gum sole that’s perfect for a long day of walking without tripping over cobblestones or uneven pavement.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Elsewhere, shopping was uneven.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Watch for soft spots on floors, uneven or sloping flooring, cracks in walls and warped materials.—
Ryan Brennan
May 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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As part of his new collection for the brand, Arnold unveiled a new shape—a slightly sloping, almost smile-like pleat that’s simultaneously nonchalant and fully sophisticated.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In contrast, OpenAI’s attorney suggested Musk, who helped create and fund the company, angled early for total control of OpenAI as Altman pushed back to ensure the powerful tech was not dominated by just one person.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Video of the pursuit broadcast on KTLA showed the bear running around the neighborhood as residents kept their distance and park rangers angled for a shot.—
Terry Castleman,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Davis gave up the first run of the game, a 412-foot solo home run by Cameron Gurney in the top of the fourth inning, that was followed by a double that could have started a crooked inning for the Utes, but Davis picked off the runner at second base.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 May 2026
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Giuliani was elected New York’s mayor in 1993 after serving as one of the nation’s highest-profile prosecutors, taking on mobsters and crooked Wall Street traders.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The court said the congressional map enacted in Louisiana in 2021 leaned too heavily on race when redrawing the state's voting boundaries to comply with Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.—
Aaron Navarro,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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The pair also leaned into the rumors of their off-screen romance.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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These policies cost 1% to 2% of your piece’s value per year, and many of CNBC Select’s top jewelry insurance policies can also pay for routine maintenance like prong re-tipping, bent prongs and stone tightening in addition to coverage for loss or damage.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
16 Dec. 2025
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Some tipping elements, such as the East Antarctic ice sheet, aren’t in immediate danger.—
Alexandra A Phillips,
The Conversation,
13 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Tilted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilted. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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