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
Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2025
The penalty tilt has noticeable in the past 12 Kansas City postseason games as Chiefs opponents have been flagged more 11 times, with one tie.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2025
Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Pointing to America’s massive and persistent trade deficits – not since 1975 has the U.S. sold the rest of the world more than it’s bought — Trump charges that the playing field is tilted against U.S. companies.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The litigation was settled and the tilt has been arrested after a major foundation upgrade, Palumbo said.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2025
The penalty tilt has noticeable in the past 12 Kansas City postseason games as Chiefs opponents have been flagged more 11 times, with one tie.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2025
Verb
The strategy is intended to level a playing field that Trump says has long been tilted toward U.S. trading partners.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Pointing to America’s massive and persistent trade deficits – not since 1975 has the U.S. sold the rest of the world more than it’s bought — Trump charges that the playing field is tilted against U.S. companies.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilt
Noun
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The online delivery platform, headquartered in San Francisco, used the wage model between May 2017 and September 2019 to pocket drivers' tips, according to court papers filed in the case.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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What to Know The budget resolution does not contain a bill eliminating taxes on tips, as some have mistakenly claimed on social media.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Another warning for toddler parents: Keep in mind that some toddler beds have higher sides that slope down, creating an opening in the middle.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
12 Feb. 2025
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But the West isn’t shaped like the central United States, which slopes gently southward.—
Robert Greene,
The Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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If those teams up top will hold firm, or if someone unforeseen is about to make their charge — or, more generally, what fresh college hoops chaos is around the bend.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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After two hours, Tse Yaa Kin appeared around the bend, its alcoves offering tantalizing shelter from the September sun.—
Alastair Lee Bitsóí,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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As a part of his efforts, President Trump is angling to shut down the Department of Education, a move that will have dramatic repercussions around the country.—
Curtis Bunn,
NBC News,
22 Feb. 2025
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Louis Vuitton has launched the LV Biker MM, a new signature bag masterminded by artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière, and the chattering fashion classes are already angling to invest.—
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airmail.news,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Regardless of one’s political affiliation or inclinations, now is the time to institutionalize sweeping changes in public management.—
Jerry Haar,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2025
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The vast majority of this content is just a few taps of a remote control away on Paramount+, but that doesn't mean everyone has the time — or the inclination — to work through key episodes, just to fill in some gaps in a character's backstory.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Especially when sleeping, go ahead and lean against the interior panel – everyone else will appreciate it.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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From the jump, Johnson leaned into the excitement and expectation with an understanding of how much heavy lifting is required to attain his goals.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The episode begins at Dockside Seafood and Fishing Center, the heart of Virginia Beach’s angling community, and yours should, too.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
13 Feb. 2025
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Anglers need both an angling license and a recreational turtle license to harvest turtles using angling gear like hook and line, landing nets and gaff hooks.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Tilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilt. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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