as in tilting
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 angling
George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Today, no memory trace remains at this jetty, which has since become a popular angling spot.
—Zining Mok, Longreads, 22 Oct. 2024
Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Kansas City is also angling to secure NFL history.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Noun
In any case, with the duo eager to launch a new product with an attention-grabbing buy, keep an eye out for Christie’s angling to land the opportunity for its own slice of crypto publicity pie.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Today, no memory trace remains at this jetty, which has since become a popular angling spot.
—Zining Mok, Longreads, 22 Oct. 2024
Verb
Hopkins is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2025, and there are likely to be many teams that will be angling to bring him in.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Kansas City is also angling to secure NFL history.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angling
Noun
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Amazon doesn't specify the level of pressure or tilt sensitivity on the Premium pen, but the stylus feels responsive in use.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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The race is on to open America’s first tilt coaster As fate would have it, the past repeats itself when the wolf returns.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And in 1981, a tip from an Epidemic Intelligence Service officer serving in the Los Angeles County Health Department led to the first description of a new disease that would become the global epidemic of HIV-AIDS.—
Casey Luc,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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After the attack, authorities received a tip from Balmer’s ex partner.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Brands are leaning into innovation, heritage, and exclusivity, creating excitement among collectors and enthusiasts.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Conservatives have complained for years that platforms like Facebook and YouTube disproportionately censor right-leaning viewpoints.—
David McCabe,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Angling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angling. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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