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, 10 Mar. 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
The warps also mimic the tilts of the orbits of the planets in our solar system.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
Even as the sport tilts further toward the much-wealthier programs, locals here still choose to endure gnarly traffic and crowd onto State’s hilltop campus to watch Mountain West Conference men’s competition.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
But the rural health program tilts toward seeding innovative projects and technologies, not shoring up rural hospital finances.
—Arielle Zionts, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
The projector’s also stand swivels and tilts for positioning flexibility.
—New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2026
But yeah, that tilts the ice for sure and just gives them unnecessary momentum.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
Net leverage snapped lower, short adds outpaced long sales, and some of the most crowded factor tilts – momentum, small caps, retail favorites – suddenly looked less comfortable.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
In one of the videos, the person tilts their head downward while walking through the home’s front archway.
—Tom Winter, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
Ford tilts his head back with a chuckle.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
In 2024, Kansas City went 11-0 in tilts decided by eight points or fewer.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 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
The warps also mimic the tilts of the orbits of the planets in our solar system.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
After ushering a reporter inside, Smith tilts his head back and peers across his desk, where papers are folded and arranged with geometric precision.
—USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
Even as the sport tilts further toward the much-wealthier programs, locals here still choose to endure gnarly traffic and crowd onto State’s hilltop campus to watch Mountain West Conference men’s competition.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
But the rural health program tilts toward seeding innovative projects and technologies, not shoring up rural hospital finances.
—Arielle Zionts, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026
The projector’s also stand swivels and tilts for positioning flexibility.
—New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2026
But yeah, that tilts the ice for sure and just gives them unnecessary momentum.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
Net leverage snapped lower, short adds outpaced long sales, and some of the most crowded factor tilts – momentum, small caps, retail favorites – suddenly looked less comfortable.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2026
In one of the videos, the person tilts their head downward while walking through the home’s front archway.
—Tom Winter, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
Ford tilts his head back with a chuckle.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilts
Noun
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Crafted into undone bends, the style disguises flyaways and limp ends.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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Navigating the subtle bends of the lake behind Englebright Dam, the vessel chugged across the otherwise still water, the late afternoon sun shimmering across the ripples in its wake.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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Sunrise Park Resort The ski resort in the White Mountains has snow tubing, cross-country skiing and snow biking as well as downhill slopes for skiing and snowboarding.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Police urged anyone who saw or has information about the crash to call them at 704-432-2169, extension 4, or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tips line at 704-334-1600.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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Ahead, experts explain how soaking anemone and ranunculus corms can significantly improve your gardening results and share helpful tips on how to do it, along with troubleshooting advice.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Inside, the roughly 4,300-square-foot home leans into more traditional materials than many of the area’s glassy modern houses.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
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The suite of nine resorts, located across four continents, leans into hyper-personalized stays, with an average of 25 guest rooms on each property.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Each movie case on the shelf lists cocktail ingredients inside.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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In 14 years, she’s churned out 26 books, dominating New York Times bestselling lists, and driving women of all ages into full-body sobs or outright rage.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Compassionate Venus angles off auspicious Jupiter, spotlighting your 8th House of Generous Intimacy, which could signal adjustments around trust and money.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Yet this is where Ueda’s BOJ finds itself as newish Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi angles to re-open the stimulus floodgates to juice the economy.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The whole experience inclines the young awabi to neither homing nor roaming.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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The moto can climb inclines up to 45 degrees – a feat most electric motorcycles dressed as dirt bikes can’t offer.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Jan. 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 14 Mar. 2026.
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