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
Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
In finance, insurance, and professional and business services, employers are tilting toward experienced hires and a falling share of postings requiring less than three years’ experience.
—Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Spray with nonstick spray or heat about 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (tilting skillet to cover with oil).
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
That’s a strategic blind spot tilting the playing field toward adversaries.
—Chris Wysopal, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
His line, with Parker Kelly and Logan O’Connor flanking him, had a huge series against the Stars, consistently tilting the ice in Colorado’s favor.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
In traditional builds, this allows your PCI Express cards to be inserted straight down into the slot, rather than tilting the card and finessing its bracket through a rear-panel hole.
—PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2025
Aerial footage captured by ABC News' Los Angeles station, KABC, showed the Mississippi tilting to one side after two stacks of containers collapsed.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
The séance took place on September 25th, when the loss of Raymond must still have been an open wound, and involved the techniques of table-tilting and rapping out letters of the alphabet.
—Alice Vernon
september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Lifting the controller and swinging it swiftly down hammers steel at Atsu’s family forge, gently pulling the trigger urges a campfire’s tendrils higher, while tilting it this way and that lowers mushrooms further into that fire for cooking.
—Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
In finance, insurance, and professional and business services, employers are tilting toward experienced hires and a falling share of postings requiring less than three years’ experience.
—Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Spray with nonstick spray or heat about 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (tilting skillet to cover with oil).
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
That’s a strategic blind spot tilting the playing field toward adversaries.
—Chris Wysopal, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
His line, with Parker Kelly and Logan O’Connor flanking him, had a huge series against the Stars, consistently tilting the ice in Colorado’s favor.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
In traditional builds, this allows your PCI Express cards to be inserted straight down into the slot, rather than tilting the card and finessing its bracket through a rear-panel hole.
—PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2025
Aerial footage captured by ABC News' Los Angeles station, KABC, showed the Mississippi tilting to one side after two stacks of containers collapsed.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
The séance took place on September 25th, when the loss of Raymond must still have been an open wound, and involved the techniques of table-tilting and rapping out letters of the alphabet.
—Alice Vernon
september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilting
Verb
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However, beginning in mid-2023, when PSX finally stopped moving lower and began to rally, those same averages flipped from sloping down to sloping up.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Tucked away on a sloping hillside parcel spanning almost a third of an acre, the flat-roof abode offers four bedrooms and three baths across roughly 2,500 square feet on two levels.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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An oblique injury last season didn’t help.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Elias Díaz exited Saturday’s game after feeling left oblique discomfort during a swing.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Moreover, Pennsylvania and Democratic-leaning Minnesota would each lose one, while swing states Arizona and Georgia would each gain one.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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The October friendlies could present a window into who Marsch is leaning towards for his starting lineup and who might stay on the bench for most of the tournament.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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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Snipers set up on a very sloped roof on a suspect barricaded in a motel.—
Harper’s Magazine,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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All this time the second buck was angling up to my left on a dead run, headed straight for Sally.—
Robert Merchant,
Outdoor Life,
1 Oct. 2025
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Tweens and teens not angling for a spin around the ice skating rink can hit The Hawk’s Nest, a new club with arcade games, a light-up dance floor, and non-alcoholic beverages, while the adults pick between the many bars, restaurants, and fire pits dotting the village.—
Grace Bastidas,
Parents,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But now, Israel—Washington’s closest regional ally—crossing such a red line has shaken confidence in America’s willingness to keep the regional balance from tipping dangerously out of control.—
Firas Maksad,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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The short answer is tipping isn’t expected at most all-inclusive resorts, as gratuities are typically included in the overall price of your package.—
Elliott Harrell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Tilting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilting. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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