Synonyms of tilts

tilts 1 of 2

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bends
• tips
• lists
• cocks
• nods
• inclinations
• anglings
• turns
• twists
• veers
• dips
• bows

tilts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of tilt

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slopes
• leans
• angles
• inclines
• tips
• cocks
• heels
• slants
• lists
• cants
• pitches
• bends
• deviates
• banks
• veers
• descends
• retreats
• reclines
• swerves
• declines

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• levels
• straightens
• flattens
• evens

Example Sentences

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

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

Then, as the sphere travels toward the hitter, the ball suddenly tilts toward 3 o'clock. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 31 July 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

Its ergonomic stand swivels, tilts, and pivots to your exact comfort, while its borderless design makes dual-monitor setups completely seamless. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026

Strong wind shear tilts the nascent storm, disrupts its core and interferes with the upward transport of heat and moisture that fuels tropical storms and hurricanes. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 22 July 2026

That district, which used to favor Democrats, now tilts Republican. — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026