1
as in aspects
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
from this angle, that car looks gray, not brown
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2
as in viewpoints
a way of looking at or thinking about something
what's your angle on the problem?
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3
as in curvatures
something that curves or is curved
the road around the peninsula is all angles and hairpin turns
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as in slopes
to set or cause to be at an angle
angle the camera this way and the Leaning Tower of Pisa will look straight
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Recent Examples of angles
Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Gory video of the shooting was available almost instantly online, from several angles, in slow-motion and real-time speed.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Both sections are hinged together, which means that projection angles can be adjusted over 90 degrees without need to employ a gimbal stand – giving it a toy-like vibe that's sure to be a talking point at setup time.
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2025
Body camera footage from multiple angles shows a chaotic scene at the bridge that connects Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
At certain angles, the photo’s dark backdrop allows viewers to see the reflection of former President Barack Obama’s portrait that depicts him surrounded by greenery and flowers representing Chicago and Hawaii.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
My inner circle also made sure my body angles were flattering, my cheeks — all of them — were flushed and perky, and my facial expressions were authentic and strong.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
But from other angles, the Prelude is more unique.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
Daniels and Koman try each of these angles.
—Judy Berman, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The style is cut with a low décolleté and rounded toe, set on a curved block heel that angles inward for an architectural profile.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
The second reason is that these aura battler designs were very complex and full of curves as well as weird angles.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Gory video of the shooting was available almost instantly online, from several angles, in slow-motion and real-time speed.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Both sections are hinged together, which means that projection angles can be adjusted over 90 degrees without need to employ a gimbal stand – giving it a toy-like vibe that's sure to be a talking point at setup time.
—New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2025
Body camera footage from multiple angles shows a chaotic scene at the bridge that connects Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Sep. 2025
At certain angles, the photo’s dark backdrop allows viewers to see the reflection of former President Barack Obama’s portrait that depicts him surrounded by greenery and flowers representing Chicago and Hawaii.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
My inner circle also made sure my body angles were flattering, my cheeks — all of them — were flushed and perky, and my facial expressions were authentic and strong.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
But from other angles, the Prelude is more unique.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
Daniels and Koman try each of these angles.
—Judy Berman, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
However, another modification the company will make to Super Heavy — though not one included for Flight 10 — will help gain some of those attack angles back.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The style is cut with a low décolleté and rounded toe, set on a curved block heel that angles inward for an architectural profile.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angles
Noun
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Powering Artificial Intelligence One of the most promising aspects of the lakehouse is its ability to power AI in medicine.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Flanagan's film leans into some of the hokey aspects of the story that Kubrick rejected in favor of a much colder sort of horror.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The opposing viewpoints on whole milk illuminate a growing debate in nutrition science.—
Alana Semuels,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Mynatts are among the rising ranks of parents and caregivers frustrated by one-size-fits-all schooling who are seeking something more aligned with their values and viewpoints—whether progressive or conservative.—
Kerry McDonald,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Posture Changes Spine curvatures can make standing up straight difficult, causing lower right back pain.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
6 Sep. 2025
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Their team built custom platinum contact lenses, press-molded to precise curvatures, and connected them to electrodes.—
Meghie Rodrigues,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Getting in five or 10 hits against a boss might be relatively simple, but getting in 50 or so before dying yourself often requires near-perfect levels of focus and execution across multiple challenging attack phases.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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Erling Haaland has justified his price tag in the early phases of the season, with three goals in the opening three gameweeks.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Advanced computational algorithms then combine these multiple perspectives to reconstruct a detailed 3D image, offering a compact and efficient approach to high-resolution imaging that could transform how researchers study complex structures.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Far from novelties, these Copenhagen tours offer new perspectives on the Danish capital city’s history, trendy neighborhoods, and daily life, often in ways a bus tour simply cannot.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The downy-soft synthetic bristles cling to curves for seamless, stripe-free sculpting of your cheekbones, forehead, and jawline.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Acceleration is smooth, curves are stable, and the only significant resistance comes from air drag.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The balance between civilian authority and military might tilts ominously toward the latter.—
Tom Debley,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Witnesses and lawmakers wrestled with NASA’s budget priorities, highlighting concern that the administration’s 2026 budget request tilts heavily toward exploration while slashing science programs.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Both sides have also carried out arbitrary detentions, with SAF interrogating and beating dozens of Christians in 2024 and 2025.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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When both sides are trying to produce something that creates value for the audience, the end result will go a long way in building your personal brand.—
John Hall,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Angles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angles. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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