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
Annie Blackman, Allure, 20 Mar. 2025
Amid the twinkling grandeur of the cosmos, two hapless astronauts are fumbling crucial tasks: docking into a space station; adjusting the angle of satellite dishes; keeping their plants alive.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
His parents have been angling for a pardon from President Trump.
—Lucinda Shen, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Our staff and testers When Allure tests a product, our editors look at it from every angle in an effort to best serve you.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 20 Mar. 2025
Amid the twinkling grandeur of the cosmos, two hapless astronauts are fumbling crucial tasks: docking into a space station; adjusting the angle of satellite dishes; keeping their plants alive.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
These brooms usually are lightweight and have angled heads to get into cracks and crevices.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
His parents have been angling for a pardon from President Trump.
—Lucinda Shen, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angle
Noun
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One bounces off the right side, while the other rebounds off the upper right corner.—
Sarah K. Rich,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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The power-reserve indicator, previously located at 12 o’clock, has been moved to the movement side and is now visible through the back of the watch.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Roberts discusses his unique perspectives on microgravity's expansive role in pharmaceutical research, regenerative medicine, revolutionary materials and in-space manufacturing.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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In a recent op-ed, Perkins shared the deeply personal story that a miscarriage shaped her perspective on the sanctity of life.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Mar. 2025
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Its exquisite exterior curvatures are a match for no other as Range Rover delivers royalty to all consumers.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2025
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The custom rug by Sacco Carpet mirrors the curvature of the ceiling.—
Greg Carannante,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 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
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The Cost Of Sleep Deprivation In The Workplace When employees are chronically sleep-deprived, every aspect of organizational performance suffers: morale, communication, focus, creativity, and long-term retention.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The next step in Eagleman’s argument is that there are too many channels in a human-to-human relationship for an A.I., or eventually a robot, to emulate—such as smell, touch, social interactions with friends and family—and that these aspects are hardwired into our natures.—
Jaron Lanier,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Collaborative problem-solving is a framework that allows people with different viewpoints to work together to see a more complete picture of an issue.—
Chris Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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In the song, which features DJ Jazzy Jeff and B. Simone, the West Philly native takes on the viewpoints of both critics and fans.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Acevedo was impressed with Gilliland’s command of the curve.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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More and more companies are ahead of the curve on this type of reporting, disclosing non-financial data in their annual reports alongside their revenue and profit figures.—
David Morel,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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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Earth experiences seasonal changes because its axis is tilted so different areas of the planet face the sun's direct rays through the year.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Angle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angle. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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