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
Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
True, the Avs have been stuck in second gear over the first three tilts of this series, and there probably won’t be a fifth game.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 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
Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
The green tilts back and to the left.
—CBS News, 10 May 2026
The trail eventually tilts back down toward the city, where car honks and train horns replace the cries of birds and insects.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
That probably tilts the meter barely in favor of no.
—Varun Shankar, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
The map eliminates four Democrat-leaning districts, including Soto’s, and tilts the balance of the Florida delegation even more red.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
The result is a system in which the burden tilts heavily toward property owners.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
About 1 in 6 households nationwide has a net worth above $1 million, and, because the occasional billionaire tilts the scale, the average American family has passed that seven-figure benchmark.
—Matthew Lynn, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2026
The Abigail Travel Vanity Mirror tilts, swivels and adjusts for every angle.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
One which changes profoundly with the tilts and turn of the planet, yet its essence holds true.
—Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
True, the Avs have been stuck in second gear over the first three tilts of this series, and there probably won’t be a fifth game.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 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
And two of the major chase scenes were designed so that what starts off as righteous somehow tilts toward being unjust.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
The green tilts back and to the left.
—CBS News, 10 May 2026
The trail eventually tilts back down toward the city, where car honks and train horns replace the cries of birds and insects.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
That probably tilts the meter barely in favor of no.
—Varun Shankar, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026
The map eliminates four Democrat-leaning districts, including Soto’s, and tilts the balance of the Florida delegation even more red.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
The result is a system in which the burden tilts heavily toward property owners.
—Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
About 1 in 6 households nationwide has a net worth above $1 million, and, because the occasional billionaire tilts the scale, the average American family has passed that seven-figure benchmark.
—Matthew Lynn, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2026
The Abigail Travel Vanity Mirror tilts, swivels and adjusts for every angle.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilts
Noun
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Tired of losing water pressure because of bends in your garden hose?—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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Everything from trees to octopuses bends and twists.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Safer travel can be found on lower-angle terrain, generally slopes less than 30 degrees, particularly in areas sheltered from the wind.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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One of my favorite choices is developing a dry creek bed that slopes away from a home's foundation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Read More Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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Cherry blossom branches and pastel French tips make a romantic pair.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
Verb
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The brand Jenner recommended, Baloo Living, leans into that imagery directly.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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The approach leans toward enhancing natural features rather than dramatically altering them.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Both Markovich and Meier have Montreux on their lists of must-visit small towns in Switzerland.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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Leafy Greens Spinach, kale, collard greens, and other leafy greens consistently top cardiologists' lists for heart health.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
24 May 2026
Verb
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The topic angles that nobody else was covering.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Creators who want to pull both vertical and horizontal clips from one take can simply shoot at a wide angle and punch in to the frame to crop both angles out for YouTube and social apps.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The moon’s clash with Venus inclines you to projections.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
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It is rated to handle inclines up to 50% (27°) and is designed to tackle soft soil, mud, exposed roots and molehills without constant intervention.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Mar. 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 25 May. 2026.
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