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
Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
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.
—Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara was red-hot on the mound against the Cincinnati Reds and was angling to become the first pitcher to throw back-to-back shutouts in over a decade.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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Noun
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.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026
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.
—Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
Bart claims to have recovered more than a billion dollars for his clients, but downstream of him are scores of challengers angling to catch some of that action for themselves.
—Patrick Radden Keefe, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara was red-hot on the mound against the Cincinnati Reds and was angling to become the first pitcher to throw back-to-back shutouts in over a decade.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angling
Noun
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The Steam Controller also supports tilt controls with an internal gyroscope.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
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The moon’s gravity keeps the tilt of the Earth’s axis stable.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Osprey was the first production tiltrotor—an aircraft with propellers that can swivel on their mounts, pointing up for vertical takeoff and tilting forward for horizontal flight.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
25 Apr. 2026
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Though the Kremlin-friendly Orban had held power for the past 16 years, partly by tilting the electoral system in his favor, his far-right Fidesz party lost to the center-right Tisza party of anti-corruption campaigner Peter Magyar.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The play can get intense and competitive, but some people are more interested in the social component of mahjong, being next to neighbors and exchanging stories or game tips.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Inside you’ll find inventory checklists, tips for getting the whole family on board to help, fans’ frequently asked questions and more.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The hole should have sloping sides to encourage roots to grow out wide into the surrounding soil.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The quick loss of water is even more evident in areas with banks, sloping lawns, and those with lots of hardscaping like walkways.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He’s broken with some more left-leaning Democrats in supporting nuclear, natural gas, and oil development in addition to renewable energy to help drive down costs for consumers.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Fresh produce such as asparagus, leeks and peas tends to steal the spotlight this time of year, and our team has certainly been leaning into vegetable-forward dishes as of late.—
Victoria Caruso,
Washington Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Angling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angling. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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