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
Gidget Fuentes, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
On the north side of I-40, the Britten Tower stands at a distinct tilt, like the Texas version of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
—Pam Leblanc, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 8 Jan. 2026
For now, that struggle appears to be tilting away from her and toward Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, particularly following Marcano Tábata’s replacement.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Commercial-grade appliances, with deep-tilt skillet and griddle, enable sailors to cook more food faster.
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Their family property has sat empty for years — the horse corral's beams are broken and its roof caved in, the garage tilts, and the house needs extensive repairs.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilt
Noun
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Below, try the comfy, yet elevated bottoms for yourself, with five silky-soft pants to shop—and with tips on how to style them.—
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Anyone with information is urged to call an OSBI tip line at 800-522-8017.—
Verb
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In Eaton Canyon, gently sloping trails lead to a waterfall tucked away in the forest.—
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The property abuts a sloping canyon.—
Noun
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As the lead guide crouched down, an elephant walked around a bend in the river, maybe 30 metres ahead of us.—
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At 6-foot-4, 255 pounds, Huff at his best has good bend and some twitch to his game.—
Verb
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In a conventional turbine, blades are angled to deflect fluid flow and convert kinetic energy into mechanical work.—
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This usually involves new walls, ceilings, floors, angled sound attenuation, and even sound dampeners.—
Noun
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This time around, the cuisine will focus on Laura’s roots, offering up dishes that show off Mexico’s culinary inclinations.—
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The 11 satellites on board are flying to a mid-inclination orbit.—
Verb
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The short program — which caps at two minutes, 40 seconds — leans as much on precision and storytelling as jumps.—
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The Kosmera Nebula 1 is a four-door electric concept that leans toward supercar proportions rather than a traditional sedan layout.—
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Anders fell in love with the Highlands on an angling trip, and eventually, years later, followed through with the purchase of the 42,000-acre Glenfeshie Estate.—
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From massive tarpons in the Gulf to record-breaking redfish hiding in the marsh, the island boasts access to more than 280 species of fish and year-round angling.—
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“Tilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilt. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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