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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Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 19 Sep. 2024
Will an influx of Californians into Arizona tilt the battleground state’s politics?
—Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2024
Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
That tilted toward slightly less easing than the market anticipated.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Cedar Point, the popular Ohio amusement park known for its record-breaking roller coasters, said Thursday morning that a new thriller, Siren’s Curse, is set to open next year as North America’s tallest, longest and fastest tilt ride.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 19 Sep. 2024
Will an influx of Californians into Arizona tilt the battleground state’s politics?
—Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2024
Verb
The Diva Cup website says there are different sizes for the cups, and when inserting, they should always be tilted towards your tailbone to create a leakproof seal.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
That tilted toward slightly less easing than the market anticipated.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2024
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“Tilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilt. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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