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
Chuck Murr, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
In four games going into Monday’s tilt against his old Sabres team, he’s shown his skill, especially on the power play, notching a point in his first three games as a Bruin (1-2-3) before Saturday’s team-wide debacle against the Lightning.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
After the vernal equinox in March, the Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the sun until the June solstice, when the sun begins to migrate back south.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Radar guns are going tilt in Goodyear, AZ, this spring.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
In four games going into Monday’s tilt against his old Sabres team, he’s shown his skill, especially on the power play, notching a point in his first three games as a Bruin (1-2-3) before Saturday’s team-wide debacle against the Lightning.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
If there was any ever doubt that sports and live events are where the industry is tilting, Marshall’s memo will put that to rest.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
After the vernal equinox in March, the Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the sun until the June solstice, when the sun begins to migrate back south.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilt
Noun
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This set includes needle tips and cables of different sizes, allowing knitters to customize their tools for specific patterns, plus yarn, accessories and a stylish case to store it in – all for less than $30.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 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
Noun
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Before massaging castor oil into your navel area, apply a small amount for 7-10 days on a small patch of skin at the bend of your elbow to check for skin irritation.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
26 Mar. 2025
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Editor’s tip: The 65 mm barrel size is also ideal for creating voluminous soft bends and movement in medium to longer lengths.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Testers touted its thick heat-resistant handle, which didn’t require oven mitts to hold and is flat and angled rather than rounded, making for a more comfortable grip.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
18 Mar. 2025
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The eight feet by nine feet space had angled ceilings with no heat in the winter and no air conditioning in the summer, the stepson told police.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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To be sure, grounding our understanding of racial equality in reality will not be enough, but there are some inclinations of hope.—
Michael W. Kraus,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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Jodie Turner-Smith proves again that her style inclinations are always on point.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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First elected to the Supreme Court in 1995, Bradley leans more toward liberal ideologies.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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To rebuild trust, brands must lean into clear and transparent communication.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But a few things might be happening at once: The city’s Department of Housing and Preservation Development has in recent decades relaxed the closet-storage-space requirement for new construction angling for government financing.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
19 Mar. 2025
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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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“Tilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilt. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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