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
Keith Law, New York Times, 10 July 2025
But a tilt may not be enough in a midterm election to unseat him—Georgia is not Alabama.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Amie Barrodale, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
By pumping water out of the ground and moving it elsewhere, humans have shifted such a large mass of water that the Earth tilted nearly 80 centimeters (31.5 inches) east between 1993 and 2010 alone, as Rebecca Dzombak wrote at the time for the American Geophysical Union.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Noun
His main fastball is a two-seamer with huge tailing action to it, and his slider is at least a 55, up to 91 with solid tilt.
—Keith Law, New York Times, 10 July 2025
But a tilt may not be enough in a midterm election to unseat him—Georgia is not Alabama.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Verb
The floor tilted sharply to the left, toward a dark, narrow opening that ran parallel to the tilted pathway, like a gutter.
—Amie Barrodale, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
By pumping water out of the ground and moving it elsewhere, humans have shifted such a large mass of water that the Earth tilted nearly 80 centimeters (31.5 inches) east between 1993 and 2010 alone, as Rebecca Dzombak wrote at the time for the American Geophysical Union.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilt
Noun
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Send ideas and tips to [email protected].—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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The public can also submit anonymous tips by calling 1-800-547-2700.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
20 July 2025
Verb
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The building, constructed largely of brass and glass, slopes downward from west to east.—
Miceala Morano,
Arkansas Online,
18 July 2025
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The keys are split and slope upward for maximum comfort.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
Noun
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It has been used for decades to treat divers suffering from decompression sickness, known as the bends, and can be used to help treat several other conditions, such as tissue infections and poisoning, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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The usually serene bend of the Guadalupe River in Kerr County rapidly transformed into a torrent of destruction in the early hours of July 4.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Attach the netting to overhanging eaves and angle back to the area on the siding where the damage occurs, or drape it over stakes to keep them away from deck posts, says Mengak.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Some believed that Griffith’s mighty bequest was also angled, in part, to dodge taxes.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
Noun
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At the Soul Train Awards in 1997, Da Brat arrived outfitted in a similarly referential look, but her look evoked tomboy inclinations.—
Julian Randall,
Essence,
3 July 2025
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At a June 5 press conference, one day after the General Assembly closed the regular 2024 session, the governor gave his strongest indication to date of an inclination to seek another four-year term with Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Some organizations are leaning into structured mandates and tighter operational models.—
Philip A. Nardone,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Six years later, many Democrats and party leaders are leaning into the GOP infighting and far-right anger over the Trump administration's handling of the case, raising the issue in press conferences, social media posts and on the floor of the House.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
Noun
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However, with the defense angling to move things along faster, that timeline could be expedited.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
2 July 2025
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This geopolitical angling is part of a broader return to great-power competition.—
Michael Sobolik,
National Review,
9 May 2025
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“Tilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilt. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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