as in to slope
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 tilt
Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
His tilt to extremism came amid trouble in his personal life.
—James Bandler, ProPublica, 25 Mar. 2025
Denise Chow, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2025
The Earth is not tilted toward or away from the sun on the first day of fall as well, also called the autumnal equinox.
—Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
During that title-winning tilt, Payton appeared in a career-high 71 regular-season contests, starting 16.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
His tilt to extremism came amid trouble in his personal life.
—James Bandler, ProPublica, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
The iconic accessories are made up of billions of swirling chunks of rock and ice but are relatively flat, which is why the rings can seem to disappear into a thin line when tilted edge-on to Earth.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2025
The Earth is not tilted toward or away from the sun on the first day of fall as well, also called the autumnal equinox.
—Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilt
Noun
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Here are a few tips to support your digestive health:23 Watch your diet: Avoid spicy, high-fat, and acidic foods.—
Elizabeth Barnes,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Here are a few tips for managing your old accounts after consolidating your debt.—
Christina Majaski,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In Slovakia, the channel slopes downward towards the mansion.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
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From the main building, the resort slopes down past lush gardens and swimming pools to Polo Beach, a secluded 600-foot stretch of white sand protected by black lava rock formations on both ends.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Before massaging castor oil into your navel area, apply a small amount for 7-10 days on a small patch of skin at the bend of your elbow to check for skin irritation.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 Mar. 2025
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Editor’s tip: The 65 mm barrel size is also ideal for creating voluminous soft bends and movement in medium to longer lengths.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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They’re designed with a push-button lid and angled spout that prevent spills.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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At 33-41, the Heat — winners of four straight — are angling to move up from the No. 10 seed in the East, with the play-in tournament approaching.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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To be sure, grounding our understanding of racial equality in reality will not be enough, but there are some inclinations of hope.—
Michael W. Kraus,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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Jodie Turner-Smith proves again that her style inclinations are always on point.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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First elected to the Supreme Court in 1995, Bradley leans more toward liberal ideologies.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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To rebuild trust, brands must lean into clear and transparent communication.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But a few things might be happening at once: The city’s Department of Housing and Preservation Development has in recent decades relaxed the closet-storage-space requirement for new construction angling for government financing.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
19 Mar. 2025
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The episode begins at Dockside Seafood and Fishing Center, the heart of Virginia Beach’s angling community, and yours should, too.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Tilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilt. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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