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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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as in perspective
a way of looking at or thinking about something
what's your angle on the problem?
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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
Brian Walker, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
If the grocery angle seems like a surprising choice, that was by design.
—Adriana Lee, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
Stephanie Vermillion, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
This massive, modern-day ski chalet has a dynamic geometric facade with massive windows that jut out and are angled to capitalize on the epic mountain views.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
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Noun
This is a complex, nuanced decision impacting operations, customer experience, research and development, procurement, etc., and companies need to approach it from a wider angle than just a legal one.
—Brian Walker, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
If the grocery angle seems like a surprising choice, that was by design.
—Adriana Lee, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
This frenetic spectacle draws dozens of voracious browns bears angling to catch the fish on their upriver spawning journey.
—Stephanie Vermillion, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
This massive, modern-day ski chalet has a dynamic geometric facade with massive windows that jut out and are angled to capitalize on the epic mountain views.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angle
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Give them a minute to reinflate on the other side, then hang up your items to let the wrinkles fall out.David Pierce, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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Up and down, side to side, no end, no beginning, no thrills, just motion sickness.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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According to Cher, one tense moment on set included Bogdanovich asking her for her opinion on a scene, and then later chastising her for sharing her perspective.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
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What’s your perspective on another artist earning Grammy recognition off of your work, when that wasn’t a part of your journey?Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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Since 2022, most interference has hit planes above 6,000 feet—suggesting the device that is causing the jamming is located on the ground, and that the more sensitive part of a plane's journey, at lower altitudes, is protected by the curvature of the Earth.Morgan Meaker, WIRED, 17 Oct. 2024
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Its silver structure captivates the eye, with its unmistakable curvature hugging the roadways.Tiffany Leigh, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
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The tournament spans just three rounds, and the challenge hole, No. 14—a sloping dogleg par 5 with a Sunday setup that moves the tee box up 70 yards—became Thitikul’s playground.Mike Dojc, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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This architectural feature creates space for panoramic geometric windows that invite the natural world inside, offering stunning views of the surrounding treetops and the lake below, while the sharp angles and sloping roof-lines allow light to filter into the interior spaces.New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2024
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Levine would be fired for season 2 and later producers would tweak that ratio — naturally preferring the Superman aspects — but also going to cartoonish lengths to prolong its eponymous romance.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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The findings in this study show some evidence that biocultural reproduction–both biological and cultural aspects that influence evolution–and not brain growth alone are behind our long childhoods.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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These companies are better equipped to handle crises, make strategic decisions that reflect diverse viewpoints, and foster loyalty among employees and customers alike.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Seek out viewpoints that may be unfamiliar or even challenging, while remaining grounded in your values and focusing on the pursuit of facts to drive decision-making.Newsweek Staff, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Using flowing yet distorted elements — from the walls to the furniture and even the oversized circular light fixture — the store is meant to mirror the signature curves of the brand’s eyewear.Thomas Waller, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Keeler: Nix’s NFL curve reminds me of a young Labrador retriever.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 18 Nov. 2024
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And committees were more heavily tilted toward Democrats, giving its members’ bills an easier path to the floor.Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Chock continues to look up from under his eyebrows with his head tilted down, which is the way serial killers in movies look at people.Alice Burton, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Angle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angle. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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