as in leaning
running in a slanting direction
a rickety, tilting staircase that did not look safe
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as in sloping
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 tilting
Matt K. Lewis, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
The court’s four liberal justices at the time joined him over the other conservative justices’ dissents; Trump has since appointed Justice Amy Coney Barrett to replace former Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, tilting the court further in conservatives’ favor.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 12 Jan. 2026
The robot uses a stable, wheeled base inspired by robot vacuums, paired with a tilting torso and two articulated arms.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
For now, that struggle appears to be tilting away from her and toward Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, particularly following Marcano Tábata’s replacement.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
My parents’ house was tilting into the supernatural.
—Hazlitt, 7 Jan. 2026
Republicans were already tilting toward action in Venezuela before what happened this weekend.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 5 Jan. 2026
Slowly lift your left knee to hip height without leaning or tilting toward the weighted side.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 31 Dec. 2025
This supports the cervical spine’s natural curve and prevents the head from tilting backward, causing neck strain.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
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Inside the administration, the balance of power appears to be tilting away from the noninterventionists and toward the hawks — at least, for now.
—Matt K. Lewis, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
The court’s four liberal justices at the time joined him over the other conservative justices’ dissents; Trump has since appointed Justice Amy Coney Barrett to replace former Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, tilting the court further in conservatives’ favor.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 12 Jan. 2026
The robot uses a stable, wheeled base inspired by robot vacuums, paired with a tilting torso and two articulated arms.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
For now, that struggle appears to be tilting away from her and toward Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, particularly following Marcano Tábata’s replacement.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
My parents’ house was tilting into the supernatural.
—Hazlitt, 7 Jan. 2026
Republicans were already tilting toward action in Venezuela before what happened this weekend.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 5 Jan. 2026
Slowly lift your left knee to hip height without leaning or tilting toward the weighted side.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 31 Dec. 2025
This supports the cervical spine’s natural curve and prevents the head from tilting backward, causing neck strain.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilting
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The interior dining room, divided into two levels and connected by a slowly sloping ramp, could at first cynical glance register as backdrop.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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The town’s sloping main street, nestled in the craggy Wasatch Range, has practically become a symbol of the annual film gathering.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2026
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Darnold, who was blown out in his playoff debut last year with the Vikings — by the Rams, no less — played through an oblique injury and completed 25 of 36 passes for 346 yards with no turnovers.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Fighting an oblique injury that limited him to only 17 pass attempts last week, the Seahawks will lean on Walker III in attempt to keep Stafford, Nacua and Davante Adams off the field.—
Bill Reinhard,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Kimmel had a tumultuous 2025, temporarily going off the air after conservative-leaning affiliate owners suspended the show following Kimmel’s remarks in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting.—
David Matthews,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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While China has a more advanced humanoid and service bot ecosystem, European startups are leaning into drones, while American firms dominate in premium medical bots and robotics software.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Each wing was connected to the main structure with long colonnades, hidden from street view by trees and sloped lawns.—
Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Inside, its sloped rooflines, expansive windows, and original stone fireplace made an immediate impression.—
Kristen Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
25 Sep. 2025
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They’ve been stoked by a class of influencer pundits, such as Candace Owens and Nick Fuentes, who are angling to fill the cultural vacuum left by Kirk.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
20 Jan. 2026
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That led to speculation that Crump may be angling for a medical redshirt, and Schaefer was even asked about that possibility in the leadup to the A&M game.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Jan. 2026
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In addition to swaying elections, wealth may also be tipping the scales in court.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Colman’s influence is still felt in the home’s sense of proportion and detail, and today the shingled-sided home is layered with Newport’s rich history without tipping into museum territory.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
22 Jan. 2026
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The trim and inclining experiment is to confirm the centre of gravity of the submarine and is measured by naval architects in both surfaced and submerged conditions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Tilting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilting. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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