as in tilting
to set or cause to be at an angle
angle the camera this way and the Leaning Tower of Pisa will look straight
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Recent Examples of angling
Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2024
From a museum exhibit of rare Hemingway memorabilia to deep-sea angling, there’s plent of ways to get into the spirit (or spirits).
—Michelle Gross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2024
Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 25 Dec. 2024
But some are angling for preemptive pardons.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Such lighter tweeds are common on properties bordering water and where angling is a frequent pastime.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2024
From a museum exhibit of rare Hemingway memorabilia to deep-sea angling, there’s plent of ways to get into the spirit (or spirits).
—Michelle Gross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2024
Verb
Her young assistant, Esme (Sophie Wilde), is angling for a promotion, and deserves one.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 25 Dec. 2024
But some are angling for preemptive pardons.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angling
Noun
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The infestation causes the tree’s fronds to droop and the crown to turn brown and collapse or tilt.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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The penalty tilt has been particularly sharp in the past 12 Kansas City postseason contests as Chiefs opponents have been hit by more yellow flags 11 times, with one tie.—
David K. Li,
NBC News,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Bailey Berg is a freelance travel writer and editor, who covers breaking news, trends, tips, transportation, sustainability, the outdoors, and more.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
14 Feb. 2025
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To sum it up, the American manicure favors a softer color palette, while the French manicure is often synonymous with vivid white tips.—
Kleigh Balugo,
StyleCaster,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Rather than return to her husband’s business, Loeffler dove deeper into politics, founding a nonprofit named Greater Georgia Action, with the goal of registering right-leaning voters and boosting confidence in elections.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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His post also included a snap of Woodall leaning over and putting his finger in Fahy’s mouth.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Angling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angling. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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