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 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
Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
The coordination hubs within states will need to triage gaps in basic AI fluency, such as using AI for daily life, to more advanced AI proficiency that tilts more towards skill development for using AI at work or building AI systems and infrastructure.
—Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The sturdy kickstand tilts through 90 degrees and it can be rotated to portrait mode and stand safely that way.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 23 May 2026
When a single company gains excessive leverage over theatrical booking, cable carriage, or streaming visibility, the system tilts.
—Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
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
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
Described by the park as a record-breaking attraction, Siren's Curse tilts riders at a 90-degree angle, holding them vertically as the track locks into place before the first drop.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
The coordination hubs within states will need to triage gaps in basic AI fluency, such as using AI for daily life, to more advanced AI proficiency that tilts more towards skill development for using AI at work or building AI systems and infrastructure.
—Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The sturdy kickstand tilts through 90 degrees and it can be rotated to portrait mode and stand safely that way.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 23 May 2026
When a single company gains excessive leverage over theatrical booking, cable carriage, or streaming visibility, the system tilts.
—Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilts
Noun
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But just around a few bends in the sandstone walls, life began to appear.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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Humidity, altitude, wind, and even temperature can subtly affect how much the ball bends during flight.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 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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To ensure that peonies bloom to their full potential, here are peony expert recommendations for fertilizing peonies, as well as other tips to extend the blooming season of these gorgeous yet ephemeral flowers.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
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Here are some tips from infectious-disease and public-health experts about what to worry about, what not to worry about, and how to best protect yourself.—
Alice Park,
Time,
12 June 2026
Verb
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With a full hydrotherapy circuit, including a steam room, sauna, cold plunge, and hot tub, there are 21 treatment rooms, and the program here leans heavily into massage rituals and facials.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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During that time, the former couple presumably learned a thing or two about each other, like the hyper-confessional style of writing Allen leans toward in her music.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 June 2026
Noun
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In the face of difficult definition, one generates lists.—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
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Restricting mail-in voting Trump has also issued an order that threatens states' control over voter lists and interferes with mail-in voting.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Moon angles her chin and the light dims in her eyes.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Understand The Reporter’s Beat To Tailor A Pitch My team focuses on developing the most compelling, relevant pitch angles for our clients.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 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
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
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“Tilts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilts. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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