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
Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 18 May 2025
The inauguration of Trump in January ushered in a complete change in the US’ diplomatic focus on the war, with Ukraine and key allies fearful of a significant tilt in US policy towards Moscow.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
Josh Patterson, Outside Online, 9 May 2025
Until Elon Musk purchased Twitter, the company’s policies — or at least how those policies were enforced — tilted reliably in favor of progressives and progressive ideology.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2025
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Noun
As investors who bought the dip in U.S. stocks are rewarded, ETF experts say those who have stuck with an S&P 500-heavy tilt and didn’t enjoy the drawdown experience of April should still use this opportunity to look at portfolio balance.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 18 May 2025
The inauguration of Trump in January ushered in a complete change in the US’ diplomatic focus on the war, with Ukraine and key allies fearful of a significant tilt in US policy towards Moscow.
—Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
Verb
Several of our testers noted that the lever used to tilt the rack is very hard to access, especially when the rack is fully loaded.
—Josh Patterson, Outside Online, 9 May 2025
Until Elon Musk purchased Twitter, the company’s policies — or at least how those policies were enforced — tilted reliably in favor of progressives and progressive ideology.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilt
Noun
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Waiters and those who get tips Tips would not be taxed if the bill passes.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Trump’s legislation, at more than 1,100 pages, would permanently extend his 2017 tax cuts set to expire at the end of this year while introducing new policies like tax exemptions for tips and overtime wages.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
22 May 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
Noun
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Its steering is tight and precise, and throwing its 1,800kg mass around bends is heaps of fun thanks to its grippy tyres.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The biggest knocks on Sawyer were his subpar measurables (31 3/4-inch arms) and the lack of bend or nuance in his pass-rush plan.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Verb
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The nylon bristles are angled to ensure that strands migrate to the side of the cleaner head rather than getting wrapped around or tangled in the brush bar.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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Rather than build on a north-south axis, Frank angled the more than 5,000-square-foot steel-beam structure to run from the southeast to northwest on its corner parcel, with everything flaring out from a spacious central hub.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Additionally, the Bank of Japan’s inclination to tighten its monetary policy, which collides with the Asian nation’s fiscal woes, also have a hand in fueling the bond sell-off, said Varathan.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
22 May 2025
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But state officials have shown no inclination toward making alterations. California earlier this month joined a multi-state lawsuit challenging the Federal Highway Administration and the Trump administration from withholding billions of dollars to expand electric vehicle infrastructure.—
Rob Nikolewski,
Mercury News,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, leaders like Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy are looking for ways to rebuild the Democratic Party, leaning further into economic populism in order to win elections, especially after the economy loomed so large during the 2024 campaigns.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
31 May 2025
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Additionally, this issue is perhaps the most audacious in appearance—leaning into the modernist trend of dominatrix-meets-high-fashion.—
Tiffany Leigh,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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This is where lighting, color, angling, props, costumes, and makeup all come together to make sure whatever vibe the director is trying to put out is accomplished.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
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The dancers — molecules in the atom of the dance — are in constant motion, limbs swinging, hips angling, bodies caught in the crosscurrents of motion, propelled ineluctably through space.—
Roslyn Sulcas,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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“Tilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilt. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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