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
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
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
What these two actors take on is undeniably brave, even as the movie tilts toward becoming suffocating, which is intentional.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2025
One memorable moment comes early, when another call between Polly and her mother tilts into dread as the voice on the phone morphs into a more callous, sinister being.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
If public disclosures decline, the edge tilts even further toward those already holding the edge.
—Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Many homeowners, anchored to pandemic-era expectations even as the housing market tilts in favor of buyers, would rather pull their listings or let deals fall through than cut asking prices too far or agree to costly concessions.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
The screenwriter, Nora Garrett, has achieved an amusingly florid Hollywood simulacrum—one that tilts into knowing parody—of an intensely self-regarding world.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
There’s an action and then a reaction, as if the gravity of his presence tilts the opposition’s structure in his direction.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The plan — which may face legal challenges — preserves H-1B visas as a last resort in fields where talent is scarce, but tilts the playing field toward American workers, answering critics in and out of MAGA who complain that companies are addicted to hiring cheaper foreign workers.
—Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
The bridge tilts over 500 times annually to accommodate Royal Navy vessels and private boats accessing the Newcastle City Marina.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
What these two actors take on is undeniably brave, even as the movie tilts toward becoming suffocating, which is intentional.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2025
One memorable moment comes early, when another call between Polly and her mother tilts into dread as the voice on the phone morphs into a more callous, sinister being.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
If public disclosures decline, the edge tilts even further toward those already holding the edge.
—Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Many homeowners, anchored to pandemic-era expectations even as the housing market tilts in favor of buyers, would rather pull their listings or let deals fall through than cut asking prices too far or agree to costly concessions.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
The screenwriter, Nora Garrett, has achieved an amusingly florid Hollywood simulacrum—one that tilts into knowing parody—of an intensely self-regarding world.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
There’s an action and then a reaction, as if the gravity of his presence tilts the opposition’s structure in his direction.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The plan — which may face legal challenges — preserves H-1B visas as a last resort in fields where talent is scarce, but tilts the playing field toward American workers, answering critics in and out of MAGA who complain that companies are addicted to hiring cheaper foreign workers.
—Patricia Lopez, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilts
Noun
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Stretching the limits The clip is reportedly designed to showcase Oli’s stability, joint articulation as well as movement control, through a series of exercises including side bends, leg lifts and splits.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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The series has a hazy, dreamlike quality in which narrative logic bends but emotional coherence holds.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There’s no cover charge for the Tiny House concerts, but tips for the artist are encouraged.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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Got any tips or stories to share?—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The chassis leans into the feeling of nostalgia with a gold-and-black finish and a wood-effect front strip, similar to that of the original Intellivision.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The staff is multilingual and genuinely warm, the design aesthetic feels globally inspired rather than trying to replicate some outdated European ideal, and the programming leans into wellness and community in ways that resonate with what many Black travelers are seeking right now.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Dallas Cowboys climbed up most NFL power rankings lists following their 44-22 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
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Get moving, as the must-visit destinations lists for next year are starting to drop.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, another modification the company will make to Super Heavy — though not one included for Flight 10 — will help gain some of those attack angles back.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The style is cut with a low décolleté and rounded toe, set on a curved block heel that angles inward for an architectural profile.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Verb
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Every participant walked and jogged on their folding treadmill at least four times a week, using various speeds and inclines to assess the machine’s versatility, durability, and comfort during use.—
Claire Harmeyer,
PEOPLE,
22 Sep. 2025
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So, over the years, adventurous customizers have transplanted everything from Porsche engines to small-block V-8s into the model in an attempt to crest inclines at more than a snail’s pace.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
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 Oct. 2025.
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