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tilting

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verb

present participle of tilt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilting
Adjective
  • The 28-year-old right-hander is returning from an oblique strain that removed him from the starting competition in spring training.
    Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2025
  • Manaea was initially shut down in February with the right oblique strain, then suffered a setback in early April when inflammation in the muscle required a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
Verb
  • Brands are leaning into innovation, heritage, and exclusivity, creating excitement among collectors and enthusiasts.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Conservatives have complained for years that platforms like Facebook and YouTube disproportionately censor right-leaning viewpoints.
    David McCabe, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Always angling to be the good daughter, the obedient one, the ladylike one, the prettier one.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Studies show that angling yourself upright during sleep can help combat a number of related issues—including sleep apnea, acid reflux, lower back pain, and snoring.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Intent on tipping Brown, the rapper insisted that he be billed for something.
    Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The Wildcats host the unbeaten Florida Gators on Saturday morning, tipping off what should be a rewarding slate of conference play.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Tilting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilting. Accessed 30 May. 2025.

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