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
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
This configuration produces tilted stroke planes, much like those seen in geese, vultures, and kingfishers during slow flight.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
With its wide and deep imaging of the sky, Rubin is expected to discover thousands of new trans-Neptunian objects in the Kuiper Belt, which may confirm the tilted plane or mark it as a statistical fluke.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
Masamaki wears the oversized cap tilted back with a wide grin — a playful contrast to its authoritarian design.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 28 Dec. 2025
Designed by Chantiers de l’Atlantique, the innovative setup enables the masts to be tilted and rotated to maximize the wind, thereby reducing fuel consumption, lowering operating costs, cutting emissions, and increasing efficiency.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
The Ursid meteor shower coincides with the date of the winter solstice — the point when Earth's axis is tilted furthest from the sun, granting the northern hemisphere the longest night of the year.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2025
But in Europe, the view towards tech M&A remains tilted to scrutiny.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025
Winter happens when the northern hemisphere is tilted its furthest away from the sun.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
The Earth’s northern axis has tilted away from the sun, pushing the Southern Hemisphere into the heat of summer as Hoosiers continue to dig out from the snow as the new year approaches.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 19 Dec. 2025
And the universe seems to be tilted towards making that happen.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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
This configuration produces tilted stroke planes, much like those seen in geese, vultures, and kingfishers during slow flight.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
With its wide and deep imaging of the sky, Rubin is expected to discover thousands of new trans-Neptunian objects in the Kuiper Belt, which may confirm the tilted plane or mark it as a statistical fluke.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Today, Smith wears pleated khakis, a plaid vest, and a newsboy cap tilted to the side.
—Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
Masamaki wears the oversized cap tilted back with a wide grin — a playful contrast to its authoritarian design.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 28 Dec. 2025
Designed by Chantiers de l’Atlantique, the innovative setup enables the masts to be tilted and rotated to maximize the wind, thereby reducing fuel consumption, lowering operating costs, cutting emissions, and increasing efficiency.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2025
The Ursid meteor shower coincides with the date of the winter solstice — the point when Earth's axis is tilted furthest from the sun, granting the northern hemisphere the longest night of the year.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2025
But in Europe, the view towards tech M&A remains tilted to scrutiny.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025
Winter happens when the northern hemisphere is tilted its furthest away from the sun.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
The Earth’s northern axis has tilted away from the sun, pushing the Southern Hemisphere into the heat of summer as Hoosiers continue to dig out from the snow as the new year approaches.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 19 Dec. 2025
And the universe seems to be tilted towards making that happen.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilted
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Among those players were outside linebacker Princely Umanmielen (originally sidelined with an ankle), center Cade Mays (ankle) and left guard Damien Lewis (oblique).—
Alex Zietlow
November 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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He was released after the trade deadline but re-signed a minor league deal and was added to the postseason roster after Elias Díaz’s oblique injury.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
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Out back, the car’s roofline sloped towards the tail at a shallower angle than ever, almost giving the big car a fastback look.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
30 Oct. 2025
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It is developed for spraying, weeding, mowing, and hauling across flat or sloped terrain.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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Future work will focus on integrating snow-deposition modeling with PV yield simulations to more accurately predict energy losses and on expanding analyses to more complex, uneven alpine terrain.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Trojans' uneven season hasn't exactly helped slow rumors either.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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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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Suites face the sea with beds angled toward the horizon, and the ship’s tri‑fuel‑capable engine marks a step toward cleaner operations.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
31 Dec. 2025
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It’s made from a cozy waffle-knit with contrast trim down the arms, angled front pockets, and elastic around the cuffs and hem.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
30 Dec. 2025
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Recent reports that a number of current and former NBA players were allegedly faking injuries and trading inside information with crooked gamblers has left sports fans and media reeling.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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After a disastrous attempt at bedding Minde’s ex-girlfriend Edita (Vaidilė Juozaitytė), our flat-top sporting hero with a crooked smile meets Monika (Digna Kulionytė), an ambitious, studious beauty from the middle-class area of town.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And several leaned into consolidation—which in some ways compounded the problem.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Santi leaned heavily into fabrics and décor from Italian brands Minotti, Paolo Castelli, Casamilano, Foglizzo, Dedar, Rubelli, and Maria Flora for both the interior and exterior.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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 8 Jan. 2026.
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