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tilting

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verb

present participle of tilt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilting
Adjective
  • Orlando’s Franz Wagner would’ve been in play here, but his mid-December oblique injury has limited him to 25 games.
    Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Bosa made the Pro Bowl this season, but had issues with oblique injuries, missed two games and had nine sacks — his fewest in a non-injury season since his rookie year.
    Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • But two-thirds of all voters and even 40 percent of Republicans or those leaning Republican say government should provide health care for all.
    Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Viewers, including almost a billion watching on television, witness a glittering spectacle, sponsored by companies angling to cash in on New Year’s resolutions.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The Chiefs playing their starters would also benefit the Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals, who are also angling for a playoff spot.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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 31 Jan. 2025.

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