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tilting

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verb

present participle of tilt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilting
Adjective
  • Matt Waldron didn’t even want to think about what a severe oblique injury would mean.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
  • With McNeil out with an oblique strain, Baty has a chance to make the Opening Day roster as a second baseman.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Brands are leaning into innovation, heritage, and exclusivity, creating excitement among collectors and enthusiasts.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Satisfaction, happiness and fulfillment arise from leaning into challenges and opportunities.
    Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Always angling to be the good daughter, the obedient one, the ladylike one, the prettier one.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Studies show that angling yourself upright during sleep can help combat a number of related issues—including sleep apnea, acid reflux, lower back pain, and snoring.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Intent on tipping Brown, the rapper insisted that he be billed for something.
    Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The Wildcats host the unbeaten Florida Gators on Saturday morning, tipping off what should be a rewarding slate of conference play.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Tilting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilting. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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