as in leaning
running in a slanting direction
a rickety, tilting staircase that did not look safe
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as in sloping
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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Adjective
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But Jeff McNeil’s oblique injury and Nick Madrigal’s shoulder surgery opened up two infield spots.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025 -
Utility man Romy Gonzalez, who suffered a minor oblique injury last week, is also expected to be ready by Opening Day.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Intent on tipping Brown, the rapper insisted that he be billed for something.—
Caroline Thayer,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
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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 2 Apr. 2025.
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