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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Recent Examples of tilt
Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 27 May 2025
Coming up is Siren’s Curse, a tilt coaster under construction at Cedar Point in Ohio.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2025
Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 4 June 2025
Buildings sit damaged, often tilted and off their foundations.
—Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 2 June 2025
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Noun
While Carnell’s side had a field tilt of 49.5% in 2023 — that is, possession when only counting attacking-third touches — Mellberg’s version ranked last in MLS with just 34.5% of attacking touches.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 27 May 2025
Coming up is Siren’s Curse, a tilt coaster under construction at Cedar Point in Ohio.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2025
Verb
That said, by independently tilting micro-mirrors within the printer to different angles, the two beams of light can be separately directed to different pixel-wide locations within each print layer.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 4 June 2025
Buildings sit damaged, often tilted and off their foundations.
—Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilt
Noun
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The other manufacturer insisted on lowering my gutter so that the front tip of the gutter was in the same plane as the roof.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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About This Episode Grumpy helps a reader deal with squirrels and offers helpful tips.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
Verb
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Lake Norman State Park offers a long, gently sloping swim beach, lots of shade, picnic areas, hiking trails and even mountain biking routes.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2025
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The tranquil spaces blend streamlined, minimalist interiors with Korean architectural features like gently sloping tiled roofs, and antique paintings and furniture span the Joseon Dynasty era (14th–20th centuries).—
Leslie Patrick,
AFAR Media,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The pair came off the final bend together, with Journalism initially taking the lead.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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The reservation sits about 65 miles southeast of Billings and is near the former site of Sitting Bull's camp, on Garryowen bend of the Little Bighorn River, according to the city's website.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
Verb
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In the years since, Stovall has enjoyed great success angling.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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With two on and no outs, Yamamoto raced off the mound to field a bunt that first baseman Freddie Freeman misread, anticipating Cleveland second baseman Will Wilson to angle the ball up the third-base line.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
Noun
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In conversations about smart buildings or workplace technology, there’s often an inclination to jump to the latest tools or features.—
Swapna Sathyan,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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This is because a planet's altitude in the sky is dependent in part on the inclination of the ecliptic relative to the horizon, which shifts throughout the year due to Earth's wobbling orbit.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
31 May 2025
Verb
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This year the convention will continue around its core industry and community tracks that will lean heavily on the business of the creator economy, and the communities and brands sparked by digital media.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
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Butler, now in his 50s, leans into the role with just enough gruff sincerity to make Brodie feel like more than a stock hero.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Or get out on the water with a fishing charter for some Florida angling and scallop diving.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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This is where lighting, color, angling, props, costumes, and makeup all come together to make sure whatever vibe the director is trying to put out is accomplished.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
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“Tilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilt. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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