1
as in side
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
from this angle, that car looks gray, not brown
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2
as in perspective
a way of looking at or thinking about something
what's your angle on the problem?
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3
as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
the road around the peninsula is all angles and hairpin turns
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as in to slope
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 angle
Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 17 May 2025
The incident occurred around 3 a.m. local time on Saturday, May 17, after a boxing event hosted by streamer Adin Ross, as captured by witnesses from several angles in footage shared online.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 17 May 2025
Elise Taylor, Vogue, 6 May 2025
For her second selfie, Allen shimmed slightly to the side, gently angling the camera towards her body.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 2 May 2025
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Noun
Diddy's lawyers hone in on jealousy angle The defense repeatedly sought to paint Ventura Fine as a jealous ex-partner.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 17 May 2025
The incident occurred around 3 a.m. local time on Saturday, May 17, after a boxing event hosted by streamer Adin Ross, as captured by witnesses from several angles in footage shared online.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 17 May 2025
Verb
Someone angles to take a picture of a brunette in a crisp button-down and another in a crop top—which Laurence and I quickly realize are Charli XCX and Lorde.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 6 May 2025
For her second selfie, Allen shimmed slightly to the side, gently angling the camera towards her body.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angle
Noun
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The 26-year-old will sign a six-year contract with his new side.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Both sides have ramped up national security measures and grown more protective of their advanced technologies – particularly in sensitive sectors with military implications.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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To put this into perspective, Ye has 33.5 million followers on X (formerly Twitter); the global Jewish population currently is estimated at 15.8 million.—
Jonathan A. Greenblatt,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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But the president’s comments underscore a changing perspective around alternative career pathways.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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Last year, Kiké Hernández did the same thing after discovering astigmatism (a condition caused by imperfections in the curvature of the eye that can impact vision) in his own right eye.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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How pet tracker technology works The technology works by identifying unique features of each animal — from eye shape and whisker length to unusual markings and tail curvature.—
Analisa Novak,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The bucket-style hat has a wide, slightly sloping brim to keep the sun out of your eyes and is constructed with nylon and quick-drying mesh fabric interior to keep sweat at bay.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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Because of the sloping topography of Regalia’s 15.3 acres, the three-story townhomes would appear no taller than neighboring two-story homes, Mattamy Homes officials said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2025
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Just as a sommelier must understand both the technical aspects of wine and the human aspects of service, tech leaders must bridge the gap between complex solutions and real human problems.—
Dennis Kozak,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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But perhaps the most dominant aspect of the win came on the defensive end.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Brandon Bell/Getty Images A group of residents sued, arguing that removing the books was unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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That is blatant viewpoint discrimination and an infringement of PBS and PBS Member Stations' private editorial discretion.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Summer jobs: Chicago Blackhawks’ offseason plans, from Connor Bedard’s speed to Kevin Korchinski’s blade curve Chicago Blackhawks players’ offseason plans include film work, yoga, house hunting and the World Championship.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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His projections were rudimentary by today’s standards, but at the time were ahead of the curve.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Midway through the period, though, the ice started to tilt in the other direction.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Players gain Hope points to activate special abilities and tilt the odds in their favor.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Angle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angle. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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