as in slopes
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 tilts
Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
But their messages avoid stark class attacks on billionaires and are more aimed at winning over swing voters rather than recruiting new supporters with progressive tilts.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
In Korea’s case, those economic issue include the immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia that saw hundreds of South Koreans detained; and in Japan’s by a trade deal with Washington that some analysts say tilts in the US’s favor.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
The warps also mimic the tilts of the orbits of the planets in our solar system.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Their family property has sat empty for years — the horse corral's beams are broken and its roof caved in, the garage tilts, and the house needs extensive repairs.
—Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 8 Jan. 2026
Once the chair was delivered—no assembly required—Sessums came away impressed with the power of the patented PostureFit SL back support, which encourages opening up the chest and shoulders, and tilts the pelvis slightly forward.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
Instead, Laurie tilts even further into vulnerability.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Pam tilts her chair way back on its hind legs, just to get a little distance from the table.
—Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
When a single company gains excessive leverage over theatrical booking, cable carriage, or streaming visibility, the system tilts.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2025
But a La Niña winter slightly tilts the odds towards fewer storms.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
But his real gift is his steady and measured delivery, which never tilts into overt deadpan.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
Noun
By my count, there are 70 such pairings still on the table out of a possible 496, the vast majority of which are interconference tilts.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
But their messages avoid stark class attacks on billionaires and are more aimed at winning over swing voters rather than recruiting new supporters with progressive tilts.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
In Korea’s case, those economic issue include the immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia that saw hundreds of South Koreans detained; and in Japan’s by a trade deal with Washington that some analysts say tilts in the US’s favor.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
The warps also mimic the tilts of the orbits of the planets in our solar system.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
Breakfast at The Restaurant starts off strong with pastries prepared by the in-house French pastry chef, while later in the day, the menu tilts toward elevated Asian cuisine.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Their family property has sat empty for years — the horse corral's beams are broken and its roof caved in, the garage tilts, and the house needs extensive repairs.
—Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 8 Jan. 2026
Once the chair was delivered—no assembly required—Sessums came away impressed with the power of the patented PostureFit SL back support, which encourages opening up the chest and shoulders, and tilts the pelvis slightly forward.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
Instead, Laurie tilts even further into vulnerability.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Pam tilts her chair way back on its hind legs, just to get a little distance from the table.
—Allegra Goodman, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
When a single company gains excessive leverage over theatrical booking, cable carriage, or streaming visibility, the system tilts.
—Joseph M. Singer, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2025
But a La Niña winter slightly tilts the odds towards fewer storms.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
But his real gift is his steady and measured delivery, which never tilts into overt deadpan.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilts
Noun
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Luckily, a side effect of knuckle cracking is not the bends—or even a case of arthritis.—
Sarah Lindenfeld Hall,
Popular Science,
7 Jan. 2026
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Brunette run through with warm bands of chestnut is a toasty, pretty aesthetic, particularly when paired with beachy bends.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, seawater intrudes like an advancing army toward thicker ice, which rests on bedrock that slopes inward toward the bowl-like center of the continent.—
Evan Howell,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sign up for our free daily newsletter for the latest decor ideas, designer tips, and more!—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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Read More TopicsLoeweGolden Globe Awards Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As the only historic hotel along the Texas Gulf Coast, Grand Galvez leans into its lore with regular tours recounting paranormal activities.—
Kelsey Ogletree,
Midwest Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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And no player has seen an offensive role reduction as drastic as Towns in Brown’s offense that leans heavily toward guard play.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The bank turned over lists of customers to the FBI without subpoenas, warrants or any legal obligation to do so, according to the complaint.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Their representations of words or pictures are just long lists of numbers, each indicating the degree of activation of a specific artificial neuron.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In 2026, however, with social media showcasing neck angles few mortals are born with, expectations are sky-high—for patients and doctors alike.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
11 Dec. 2025
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In one of Storch’s pictures, an old man on a wooden porch angles his face up toward the sun.—
Dawn Chan,
New Yorker,
6 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The moto can climb inclines up to 45 degrees – a feat most electric motorcycles dressed as dirt bikes can’t offer.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 2026
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The simulation added challenges for the avatars — like slippery floors, inclines or stiff joints – and homed in on the best way for Atlas to perform the jumping jacks.—
Bill Whitaker,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Released in 2024, the uniforms have multiple nods to car culture, including a tire mark down the middle of the jersey and a nod to Woodward Ave on the sleeve.—
Christian Romo,
Freep.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Tilts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilts. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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