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
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
Paramount did not bargain for WBD to foster, whether intentionally or unintentionally, a tilted and unfair process.
—Julia Boorstin,lillian Rizzo,alex Sherman,david Faber, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
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
Holly, who did not share her last name, posed in the familiar tourist style—appearing to hold up the tilted tower.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
That is a good Utah team, and the Hawks really shut them down effectively even when Utah tilted the ice at times.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
As the Earth moves around the sun and is tilted on its axis, certain parts of the world experience longer days during certain months.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman signaled the weaker-than-expected February employment report has tilted her back to supporting additional interest-rate cuts.
—Katanga Johnson, Bloomberg, 6 Mar. 2026
However, its holdings remain largely tilted toward Asia, with large exposure to China, South Korea, India, and Taiwan, together representing over three-quarters of the index weight, and many of the top stocks tied to tech, including Taiwan Semiconductor and Samsung.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Victim advocates say the panel’s membership is tilted toward the insurance and hygiene industries.
—Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Always a defense-first center, Roy’s usage has tilted even more in that direction with the Maple Leafs.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 5 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
Adjective
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
Paramount did not bargain for WBD to foster, whether intentionally or unintentionally, a tilted and unfair process.
—Julia Boorstin,lillian Rizzo,alex Sherman,david Faber, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
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
Holly, who did not share her last name, posed in the familiar tourist style—appearing to hold up the tilted tower.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Earth's axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun on Friday, one of only two days of the year (the other being September's autumnal equinox).
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
That is a good Utah team, and the Hawks really shut them down effectively even when Utah tilted the ice at times.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
As the Earth moves around the sun and is tilted on its axis, certain parts of the world experience longer days during certain months.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman signaled the weaker-than-expected February employment report has tilted her back to supporting additional interest-rate cuts.
—Katanga Johnson, Bloomberg, 6 Mar. 2026
However, its holdings remain largely tilted toward Asia, with large exposure to China, South Korea, India, and Taiwan, together representing over three-quarters of the index weight, and many of the top stocks tied to tech, including Taiwan Semiconductor and Samsung.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Victim advocates say the panel’s membership is tilted toward the insurance and hygiene industries.
—Tony Saavedra, Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
Always a defense-first center, Roy’s usage has tilted even more in that direction with the Maple Leafs.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 5 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilted
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Although the injury forced Suzuki out of the game in the first inning of their 8-5 elimination loss to Venezuela, he was thrilled getting to play in the WBC after an oblique injury forced him to withdraw from the 2023 tournament shortly before play began.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Bergert and Falter have seen extended opportunities this spring — due to the World Baseball Classic — and Kolek is dealing with a left oblique strain.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
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Most lawns are sloped to create clear drainage paths away from the home.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 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
Adjective
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The National Park Service sees planting as insurance against the uneven distribution and high mortality of the naturally sprouting trees.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Davis’ successor, Steve Alford, failed to replicate the success of Davis’ goodbye season during his uneven eight-year run in Iowa City.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Their test setup involved a ramp containing sand to simulate sloping dunes on Mars.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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Three minutes later, Koga jumped to meet a corner from Honoko Hayashi and angled it into the back of the net to give Japan a 2-0 halftime lead.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The two riffed briefly, their faces slightly angled away from their computer and from me.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Stand back and check for any shingles that look lifted, crooked, or curled.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Your mailbox is a small feature that can signal neglect if it’s dated, deteriorating, or crooked.—
Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Apple has also leaned into tech for its live coverage, with multiple ways to watch the races, and 4K delivery (Apple executives are always proud to note the quality and latency of their video streams when discussing Apple TV).—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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Another classmate’s parents leaned hard into apples.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Mar. 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 19 Mar. 2026.
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