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
John Burek, PCMAG, 20 Jan. 2025
Gracia recorded this video in a professional 3D capture studio, using an array of 40 cameras pointed at the chef from all angles.
—Janko Roettgers, The Verge, 19 Jan. 2025
Kylie Mohr, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
After a minute, the car reversed out of that impasse—a move that Levinson explained required an authorization from a human supervisor—and then angled forward into a lane to the left of the traffic-cone alley.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Now, here's an interesting detail: The card's power connector is nestled in a niche at a rough 45-degree angle on the top edge.
—John Burek, PCMAG, 20 Jan. 2025
Gracia recorded this video in a professional 3D capture studio, using an array of 40 cameras pointed at the chef from all angles.
—Janko Roettgers, The Verge, 19 Jan. 2025
Verb
Work is also underway to help native plants reestablish faster after fires, giving them a chance against invasives angling for the same open space.
—Kylie Mohr, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
After a minute, the car reversed out of that impasse—a move that Levinson explained required an authorization from a human supervisor—and then angled forward into a lane to the left of the traffic-cone alley.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angle
Noun
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Either cut off an entire stem an inch or two off the ground or cut a side branch close to the main stem.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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These leggings have ultra-deep side pockets on each thigh that can easily fit my smartphone and wallet.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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Living near the ocean has profoundly influenced my perspective and career in beauty, shaping Tower 28’s design and ethos, which embody the fun, approachable spirit of So-Cal beach culture.—
Allure Editors,
Allure,
17 Jan. 2025
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What’s your perspective on how hip-hop has engaged with the movement for Palestine’s liberation?—
Mano Sundaresan,
Pitchfork,
17 Jan. 2025
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So Newton theorized that, were a cannonball to be fired horizontally from a high enough mountaintop where the air is thin, and with enough velocity, then the curve of the cannonball downward under gravity would match the curvature of Earth.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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The execution here depends on the complex intertwining of software and logistics — the ability to calculate and obtain the precise curvature of each of over 1,500 components, preinstall the steel connections, prebuild large chunks, then ship those to the site for final assembly.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Its roof slopes down quite steeply from front to back; its front wall also slopes.—
Ian Parker,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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Multiple architectural elements are sloped or curved, including the hallways between guest rooms.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This is perhaps one of the most compelling aspects of wearing outstanding tunnel outfits: These moments push athletes into the forefront in an undeniable way.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
23 Jan. 2025
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Highlight Member Success Stories One of the most rewarding aspects of building a community is watching your members reach their goals.—
Veranda Adkins,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The two sides have irreconcilable viewpoints, raising questions about whether the mediators who brokered the agreement will be able to get both sides to positions that allow the pause to become permanent.—
Mike Brest,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Jan. 2025
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There are a lot of dissenting viewpoints, even though Congress, President Biden, and now the Supreme Court have all mandated that the app should be banned.—
John Brandon,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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But how can educational institutions stay ahead of the curve?—
Maja Zelihic,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Over the years, the star has consistently been ahead of the curve with her sculptural and futuristic red carpet looks.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Sure, under Major League Baseball’s current economic system, the game’s financial playing field is tilted.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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The planets in our solar system orbit the sun in roughly the same plane, known as the ecliptic, which is tilted relative to Earth's equator by about 23.5 degrees.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Angle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angle. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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