as in tilting
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 angling
Michelle Gross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2024
The entire sport of angling is predicated on this natural fact.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 15 Aug. 2024
Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 25 Dec. 2024
But some are angling for preemptive pardons.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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Noun
From a museum exhibit of rare Hemingway memorabilia to deep-sea angling, there’s plent of ways to get into the spirit (or spirits).
—Michelle Gross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2024
The entire sport of angling is predicated on this natural fact.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 15 Aug. 2024
Verb
Her young assistant, Esme (Sophie Wilde), is angling for a promotion, and deserves one.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 25 Dec. 2024
But some are angling for preemptive pardons.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angling
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Audi says the forward tilt of the 88-inch image plane in the Q6 E-tron enhances the AR experience by aligning with the natural focus of the human eye.Newsweek, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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The answer lies not in our distance from the sun but in the tilt of the Earth’s axis.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Electrical and heating safety tips While the power supply should be sufficient during this storm, here are some tips for staying safe during an outage.Dominique Sabins, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
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Bailey Berg Bailey Berg is a freelance travel writer and editor, who covers breaking news, trends, tips, transportation, sustainability, the outdoors, and more.Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Jan. 2025
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His post also included a snap of Woodall leaning over and putting his finger in Fahy’s mouth.Charna Flam, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Rather than return to her husband’s business, Loeffler dove deeper into politics, founding a nonprofit named Greater Georgia Action, with the goal of registering right-leaning voters and boosting confidence in elections.Dan Alexander, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Angling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angling. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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