tilts 1 of 2

plural of tilt
as in bends
the act of positioning or an instance of being positioned at an angle indicated her approval with a slight tilt of her head

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tilts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of tilt

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Recent Examples of tilts
Noun
In ’94 and ’95 with the Vikings, Moon had averaged seven tilts per season of at least 275 passing yards. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 1 June 2026 One which changes profoundly with the tilts and turn of the planet, yet its essence holds true. Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 May 2026 But the idea is that putting on clothes that are more formal tilts you more towards that abstract side. Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026 There were three separate tilts in the first nine seconds of the game — first Matthew took on Canadian forward Brandon Hagel. Becky Sullivan, NPR, 18 Feb. 2026 Warhorses charge, lances down, crashing through the tilts as lances break on shields and men topple from their steeds. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 The Kings will kiss off the Pacific briefly after these two games, but will play five straight intradivision tilts spread across the beginning and end of the Olympic break next month. Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 15 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
Verb
This piece then dramatically tilts down joining the rest of the track before the ride car rockets down the vertical drop. Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Simashev is excellent defensively and on retrievals and tilts the ice in his favor. Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 The district, which previously favored Democrats, now tilts toward Republicans, and some Memphis voters have raised concerns that their representation has been diminished. ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 To turn, the system tilts the internal flywheel toward either side. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The equatorial mount tilts to match Earth’s axis, allowing smooth tracking by turning two cables instead of pushing the tube constantly. Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026 To change direction, the internal flywheel tilts, allowing the robot to lean into turns much like a motorcycle. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026 There’s also a 16 square-foot glass roof that tilts and opens. Joel Feder, The Drive, 29 July 2026 To accommodate passengers of different heights and body types, the headrest can move vertically and tilts to align with customers. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilts
Noun
  • To be fair, the larger creative arc of Hollywood bends towards unoriginality — just look no further than the sequel-laden film release calendars.
    Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s signature boho bends were another defining example of Surf Spray’s cool-girl appeal.
    Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • In rivers and streams in Virginia and Maryland, Hack measured the length of each stream and the area of the land that slopes toward that stream and therefore drains into it, called its basin or drainage area.
    Natalie Wolchover, Quanta Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Depending on the excursion’s stops, snorkelers might float above patch reefs or explore the channels between spur-and-groove coral formations as the reef slopes into deeper water.
    Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Read More TopicsVenice Film Festival Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.
    Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Aura designs, colorful gems, metallic accents, and creative French tips can make just as much of a statement on shorter lengths.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The menu leans into comfort — thick, chewy dough, generous toppings and a sauce that’s been a local talking point for years.
    USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • This timeless design leans casual, but the ruched toe adds a delicate touch that looks pretty with a dress or trousers.
    Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Critics decry the lists as blacklists that stigmatize independent media in one of the world’s deadliest countries for reporters.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The album slips outside the top 10 on only two lists, but holds within that special space on several other rosters.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Outdoor curtains lend some privacy while providing a bit of shade when the sun angles in at sunrise and sunset.
    Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026
  • Moon angles her chin and the light dims in her eyes.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
Verb
  • And although Etna’s narrative voice—vulnerable, curious, endearingly direct—inclines the reader to envision the pluckiest good boy, humanity’s violence deprives him of a gentle youth.
    Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
  • These monsters—its antitheses—constitute that part of our nature that urges us to be sensible and strong, and that inclines us to see the life drive as trivial, weak, sentimental and immoral.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 June 2026

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“Tilts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilts. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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