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
Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Even during what is generally considered the busy spring housing season, there are signs that overall power is tilting more toward buyers.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Romano’s sturdy book may not stint on examples of Mary’s bad behavior—including a ferociously jealous verbal assault, near the end of the war, on the wife of a prominent Union general—but the biographer keeps tilting against those who slighted Mary in even the most superficial ways.
—Thomas Mallon, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Russia fired more than 1,500 drones against Ukraine over successive nights after a brief ceasefire, though the war appears to be tilting in Kyiv’s favor.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
Her head slid down the leather headrest, neck tilting backward for more happiness to escape, clavicle bared to her husband’s confused gaze.
—‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
The Osprey was the first production tiltrotor—an aircraft with propellers that can swivel on their mounts, pointing up for vertical takeoff and tilting forward for horizontal flight.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026
Though the Kremlin-friendly Orban had held power for the past 16 years, partly by tilting the electoral system in his favor, his far-right Fidesz party lost to the center-right Tisza party of anti-corruption campaigner Peter Magyar.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
Pour a heaping 1/3 cup batter into the pan, tilting to coat evenly.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Both Eichel and Marner have been Conn Smythe-worthy so far, scoring above a point-per-game rate while tilting the ice heavily with nearly 60 percent of the goals apiece.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Even during what is generally considered the busy spring housing season, there are signs that overall power is tilting more toward buyers.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Romano’s sturdy book may not stint on examples of Mary’s bad behavior—including a ferociously jealous verbal assault, near the end of the war, on the wife of a prominent Union general—but the biographer keeps tilting against those who slighted Mary in even the most superficial ways.
—Thomas Mallon, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Russia fired more than 1,500 drones against Ukraine over successive nights after a brief ceasefire, though the war appears to be tilting in Kyiv’s favor.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
Her head slid down the leather headrest, neck tilting backward for more happiness to escape, clavicle bared to her husband’s confused gaze.
—‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
The Osprey was the first production tiltrotor—an aircraft with propellers that can swivel on their mounts, pointing up for vertical takeoff and tilting forward for horizontal flight.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026
Though the Kremlin-friendly Orban had held power for the past 16 years, partly by tilting the electoral system in his favor, his far-right Fidesz party lost to the center-right Tisza party of anti-corruption campaigner Peter Magyar.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
Pour a heaping 1/3 cup batter into the pan, tilting to coat evenly.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilting
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And the white coral sand beach itself is stunning, gently sloping offshore—perfect for snorkeling when the ocean is calm.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Located next door to California High School, the park can get crowded on summer weekends, but the grounds are spacious enough that visitors can spread out, including on the sloping lawn shaded by redwood trees.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Right fielder Kerry Carpenter (shoulder) returned as a DH on Sunday, and second baseman Gleyber Torres (oblique) should not be far behind, potentially sparking the offense.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Suárez, who missed 25 games with a mild left oblique strain, homered off Dylan Dodd in the seventh, his fourth homer of the season.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Just a forehand shot away from the red clay courts, Auteuil is an authentic pocket of Paris that’s far from the tourist throngs—and the stereotypes sometimes saddled on it by east-leaning Parisians.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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According to right-leaning economists, the Fed and other central banks enable government growth.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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His sloped shoulders suggested bodily power that was sleepy and sly; his large head and dark, badly cut hair amplified the weight and solidity of him, but his lips were sensitive and a little slack, as if yearning for something he’d been long deprived of.—
Mary Gaitskill,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2026
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The sloped, landscaped half-acre lot offers a terrace and a two-car garage.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Even with the production pipeline slowing down in post-strike years, the sheer mass of TV shows angling for Emmy attention in these late spring months is intense.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Texas Democrats are angling to win their first Senate race since 1988.—
Fin Daniel Gómez,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Verb
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As a result, dining experiences now require a reading of the fine print on the menu and social/political considerations when tipping.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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Apartments are tipping point in changing Meridian area.—
Scott McIntosh. Produced with AI assistance,
Idaho Statesman,
27 May 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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Outside a San Diego immigration court, a man, his mother, and his two daughters stand in a tight circle, inclining their heads toward a priest.—
Sophie Hills,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Tilting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilting. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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