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
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2025
The summer solstice, according to the National Weather Service, is when the earth's tilt toward the sun reaches its maximum noontime elevation.
—John Tufts, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 June 2025
Caché McClay, USA Today, 6 July 2025
The real reason for seasonal temperature changes lies in the fact that Earth is tilted.
—Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
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Noun
Customize your cooling preference by picking the fan speed, breeze mode, 180-degree side-to-side oscillation, and a 55-degree up-and-down head tilt with the remote.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2025
The summer solstice, according to the National Weather Service, is when the earth's tilt toward the sun reaches its maximum noontime elevation.
—John Tufts, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 June 2025
Verb
The decision to cut the stunt follows a technical malfunction during the Houston show where the car tilted mid-air.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 6 July 2025
The real reason for seasonal temperature changes lies in the fact that Earth is tilted.
—Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilt
Noun
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Have any news tips or story ideas about the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona?—
Raphael Romero Ruiz,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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My tip is to go beyond internet research—personally connect with potential clients to understand their mission-critical needs.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Think smooth shores sloping gently into calm waves and views framed by palm trees.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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Price was making lower lows and lower highs, the moving averages were all sloping downwards, the RSI was consistently below 50, and the relative strength was in a confirmed downtrend.—
David Keller,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The visitor center offers an overview of the rock art; the park managers don’t disclose the rock-art locations because the works are prone to erosion, but a web of hiking trails in the park introduces the stone overhangs and river bends that might once have provided refuge.—
Elaine Glusac,
AFAR Media,
26 June 2025
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On the walk back to the observatory, our group reached a familiar bend in the path.—
Michael Jones McKean,
The Atlantic,
23 June 2025
Verb
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With a pull-on waistband, angled side pockets, and breezy cotton fabric, these ones are ready and waiting for all my summer adventures.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Moreover, the Taliban has angled for the recognition of another former adversary: the United States.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
Noun
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At a June 5 press conference, one day after the General Assembly closed the regular 2024 session, the governor gave his strongest indication to date of an inclination to seek another four-year term with Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
3 July 2025
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At the Soul Train Awards in 1997, Da Brat arrived outfitted in a similarly referential look, but her look evoked tomboy inclinations.—
Julian Randall,
Essence,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Podcasts, the top 500 podcasts in America, 400 of the top 500 are right- leaning, 100 are left-leaning, and of the 100 left-leaning ones, half of them beat the you-know what out of the Democrats.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 July 2025
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The district rejected Trump three times. Desmond, who appeared to be a moderate, pro-business mayor, has leaned more to the right as supervisor, largely supporting Trump on such issues as immigration and COVID policies.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
Noun
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This geopolitical angling is part of a broader return to great-power competition.—
Michael Sobolik,
National Review,
9 May 2025
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Whether on a Cast & Taste adventure or at a secluded private ranch, guests leave with practical angling skills and a deeper connection to Colorado’s alpine environment.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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“Tilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilt. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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