as in leaning
running in a slanting direction
a rickety, tilting staircase that did not look safe
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as in sloping
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 tilting
Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 25 Apr. 2026
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
Pour a heaping 1/3 cup batter into the pan, tilting to coat evenly.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Orbán had used a supermajority in Parliament to rewrite the constitution, consolidating his power and tilting key institutions toward his interests.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
The Oilers had a stranglehold on the final frame, tilting the ice completely – but not scoring on Forsberg – until captain Connor McDavid took a penalty.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
With at least a fragile peace in Iran, sentiment began tilting back toward the probability for a cut.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
The absence of tilting feet might be an ergonomic concern for some, but know that the concrete base lying flat on your desk allows for an ultra-stable typing experience.
—Francisco Lahoz, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
In one of the images, Jenner was captured with her eyes closed, smiling broadly and tilting her head back.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
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
Pour a heaping 1/3 cup batter into the pan, tilting to coat evenly.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Orbán had used a supermajority in Parliament to rewrite the constitution, consolidating his power and tilting key institutions toward his interests.
—Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
The Oilers had a stranglehold on the final frame, tilting the ice completely – but not scoring on Forsberg – until captain Connor McDavid took a penalty.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
With at least a fragile peace in Iran, sentiment began tilting back toward the probability for a cut.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
The absence of tilting feet might be an ergonomic concern for some, but know that the concrete base lying flat on your desk allows for an ultra-stable typing experience.
—Francisco Lahoz, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
In one of the images, Jenner was captured with her eyes closed, smiling broadly and tilting her head back.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilting
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
Adjective
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Just three weeks after his oblique injury, Reaves was questionable for Games 3 and 4.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Little did the Lakers know that Dončić (hamstring) and Reaves (oblique) would go down heading into the playoffs, but their backcourt backups, Smart and Kennard, had everything to do with their ability to jump out to a 3-0 series lead against Houston (3-1 after Sunday night’s loss).—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
27 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
Adjective
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His sloped shoulders suggested bodily power that was sleepy and sly; his large head and dark, badly cut hair amplified the weight and solidity of him, but his lips were sensitive and a little slack, as if yearning for something he’d been long deprived of.—
Mary Gaitskill,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2026
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The sloped, landscaped half-acre lot offers a terrace and a two-car garage.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Thanks to the viral success of ChatGPT, the company now has a valuation approaching $1 trillion and is angling for a stock listing.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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And Tony nominee and Grammy winner Andrew Rannells comes aboard as Philadelphia District Attorney Andrew Chadwater, who is angling to turn one major bust into a mayoral run.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The pair took several pictures during and after the race, including one sleek shot of Foreman tipping Santoyo over during the race and placing a kiss on her lips.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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The law would also require providers to track and monitor felines that go through TNR, documenting the location and date they were trapped, the clinic used, vaccination and ear-tipping confirmation, as well as the date and location of release.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The trim and inclining experiment is to confirm the centre of gravity of the submarine and is measured by naval architects in both surfaced and submerged conditions.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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Outside a San Diego immigration court, a man, his mother, and his two daughters stand in a tight circle, inclining their heads toward a priest.—
Sophie Hills,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Tilting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilting. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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