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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Shaw had been sidelined by a left oblique injury since the beginning of camp and had been slowly building up to game action, which culminated with his Cactus League debut Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
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Another is the Magic’s two key offensive players, Banchero and Franz Wagner, have missed extensive time this season with oblique muscle tears that prevented them from maintaining their conditioning and working on their shooting.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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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
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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
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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 12 Mar. 2025.
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