1
as in oblique
inclined or twisted to one side
stared at me with a tilted head and a quizzical look
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2
as in leaning
running in a slanting direction
the floors of the old house were tilted slightly
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as in sloped
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 tilted
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
Citi maintained that risks to oil prices remain tilted to the upside, as Iran retains significant control over the timing and terms of any potential agreement to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz energy route.
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Sam Meredith,lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
California Democrats got so good at gerrymandering that by the 1980s, the wildly tilted maps had become a political issue themselves.
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Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2026
The Escalade also offers a large head up display and a tilted control panel to provide quick access to climate and other functions.
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Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
Naturally, Uranus' tilted rotation has a part to play in how auroral activity manifests on the planet.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Your stairs are nothing more than a narrow, tilted floor, much like a child’s slide at a playground.
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Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
3 Jan. 2026
Litchfield is lauded for its sparkling waterfalls, and Collins swooped at a tilted angle over cascading wonders.
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Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
26 Nov. 2025
The winter solstice is the start of astronomical winter, when Earth's northern hemisphere is pointed the farthest away from the sun due to its tilted axis.
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Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
12 Nov. 2025
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
The famous rings are now tilted some 9 degrees toward Earth, once again making this planet a showpiece for telescopic observation.
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Joe Rao,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
That clearly was not the case, even though, of course, several of the opinions tilted in favor of the strong unitary executive theory.
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John E. Jones Iii,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
Video on Venezuelan state television showed buildings missing facades, tilted on their foundations.
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Osmary Hernández,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
The star smiled and tilted her head to the side while lifting a white thermos in the air.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
The Earth is tilted on its axis, and during the summer solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
24 June 2026
This annual astronomical alignment signals the start of astronomical summer, occurring when Earth's northern axis is tilted most directly toward the sun.
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Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The field stayed tilted after the first goal, with the Stars and Stripes getting plenty of chances.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Adjective
Compared with tilted plastic rafts used in warmer climates, this design attaches flexible solar panels directly to thick, waterproof foam sheets, reducing wind exposure.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
Citi maintained that risks to oil prices remain tilted to the upside, as Iran retains significant control over the timing and terms of any potential agreement to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz energy route.
—
Sam Meredith,lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
California Democrats got so good at gerrymandering that by the 1980s, the wildly tilted maps had become a political issue themselves.
—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2026
The Escalade also offers a large head up display and a tilted control panel to provide quick access to climate and other functions.
—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
Naturally, Uranus' tilted rotation has a part to play in how auroral activity manifests on the planet.
—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Your stairs are nothing more than a narrow, tilted floor, much like a child’s slide at a playground.
—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
3 Jan. 2026
Litchfield is lauded for its sparkling waterfalls, and Collins swooped at a tilted angle over cascading wonders.
—
Norma Meyer,
Oc Register,
26 Nov. 2025
The winter solstice is the start of astronomical winter, when Earth's northern hemisphere is pointed the farthest away from the sun due to its tilted axis.
—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
12 Nov. 2025
Verb
The Cubs traded a Class-A first baseman, Cole Mathis, from a farm system heavily tilted toward hitting prospects.
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Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
The famous rings are now tilted some 9 degrees toward Earth, once again making this planet a showpiece for telescopic observation.
—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
That clearly was not the case, even though, of course, several of the opinions tilted in favor of the strong unitary executive theory.
—
John E. Jones Iii,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
Video on Venezuelan state television showed buildings missing facades, tilted on their foundations.
—
Osmary Hernández,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
The star smiled and tilted her head to the side while lifting a white thermos in the air.
—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
The Earth is tilted on its axis, and during the summer solstice, the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
24 June 2026
This annual astronomical alignment signals the start of astronomical summer, occurring when Earth's northern axis is tilted most directly toward the sun.
—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The field stayed tilted after the first goal, with the Stars and Stripes getting plenty of chances.
—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilted
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Mayfield, who turned 31 in April, appeared on the Bucs’ injury report 10 out of 18 weeks with issues that spanned his foot, toe, knee, right biceps, oblique and right shoulder.
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Altuve did not go on a minor-league rehab assignment before returning from his oblique injury.
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Watch for soft spots on floors, uneven or sloping flooring, cracks in walls and warped materials.
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As part of his new collection for the brand, Arnold unveiled a new shape—a slightly sloping, almost smile-like pleat that’s simultaneously nonchalant and fully sophisticated.
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Most lawns are sloped to create clear drainage paths away from the home.
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But the fields that sloped toward the turquoise sea weren’t about to be cultivated with the vines of Merlot grapes or Regona cider apple trees or even acorns to be transmuted into jamón Ibérico.
Adjective
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If visible pores or uneven texture is a concern for you at all, this primer is the ultimate solution.
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As with that earlier boom-and-bust cycle, the AI landscape is likely to yield uneven outcomes, according to Qian Wang, global head of capital market research at Vanguard, and senior global economist Kevin Khang.
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Floor seating is flat, not angled, so a short child’s view depends almost entirely on the height of the crowd in front of them.
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Floor seating is flat rather than angled, so a child’s view depends entirely on the height of whoever is standing in front of them.
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Better known among seasoned riders as the Triple Nickel, the route makes for one of the most crooked roads in the Midwest, if not the country.
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There’ll be something else to keep the crooked numbers away, don’t worry.
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Democrats, who leaned heavily on small-dollar fundraising in recent election cycles, warned the decision would further expand the influence of megadonors and wealthy political networks in federal campaigns.
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The festival positions itself as the major platform for German film and filmmakers, but has also leaned heavily into co-production and expanded its international output.
Adjective
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It’s crafted of sturdy wood and comes with anti-tipping hardware and soft-close hinges.
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These policies cost 1% to 2% of your piece’s value per year, and many of CNBC Select’s top jewelry insurance policies can also pay for routine maintenance like prong re-tipping, bent prongs and stone tightening in addition to coverage for loss or damage.
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“Tilted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilted. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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