as in slopes
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 tilts
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Tom Debley, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
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
That kind of self-funding, like Rauner before him, tilts the playing field.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The Chargers went 11–6 in 2024 and made the playoffs as a wild-card team, doing it with a top-tier scoring defense and a quarterback who still tilts fields.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Instead of rewarding that innovation, the FDA’s new approach tilts the field toward corner-cutters.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
That was really the moment when the show tilts and changes.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, the persistent crowding and high valuations in growth names point to a broadening of opportunities outside megacap growth as risk premiums compress and market leadership tilts.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
The Seahawks blistered the Chiefs in the second of three preseason tilts 33-16 at Lumen Field in Seattle.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
The warps also mimic the tilts of the orbits of the planets in our solar system.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
The balance between civilian authority and military might tilts ominously toward the latter.
—Tom Debley, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
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
That kind of self-funding, like Rauner before him, tilts the playing field.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The Chargers went 11–6 in 2024 and made the playoffs as a wild-card team, doing it with a top-tier scoring defense and a quarterback who still tilts fields.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Instead of rewarding that innovation, the FDA’s new approach tilts the field toward corner-cutters.
—Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
That was really the moment when the show tilts and changes.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, the persistent crowding and high valuations in growth names point to a broadening of opportunities outside megacap growth as risk premiums compress and market leadership tilts.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
The Seahawks blistered the Chiefs in the second of three preseason tilts 33-16 at Lumen Field in Seattle.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilts
Noun
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The tips of the arms were primarily used for bends, while elongations were more frequent closer to the body.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
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With 60 percent of its 2,952 pounds over the front wheels, hard pushes at 9/10ths through tight 30 mph bends reveal clear understeer; however, on faster, sweeping corners, the balance feels spot on.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When Leonora slumps against tins of asparagus tips and white peaches in her larder, the moment of collapse is close to unbearable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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Still eager for more hoodie styling tips?—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After much cajoling and love, Wally finally leans forward to receive a kiss from her.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The design leans rustic (give or take a couple of Togo chairs), with moss green paneling, tartan upholstery, and wood beams running throughout.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Today, Freaks and Geeks routinely shows up on critics’ lists of the best shows ever made.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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Gears of War having its 'Reach moment' with E-Day was only a matter of time; Doom has just received the same treatment with The Dark Ages, and lists of great video game prequels are growing larger almost every year as publishers and developers refuse to bury big money-making franchises.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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This output force enabled the robot to traverse difficult to navigate terrains—including soil, rough stone, PVC, glass, wood, and inclines between 5 and 15 degrees—while keeping a consistent speed.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Tilts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilts. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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