as in slopes
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 tilts
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
But the idea is that putting on clothes that are more formal tilts you more towards that abstract side.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
There were three separate tilts in the first nine seconds of the game — first Matthew took on Canadian forward Brandon Hagel.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 18 Feb. 2026
Warhorses charge, lances down, crashing through the tilts as lances break on shields and men topple from their steeds.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The Kings will kiss off the Pacific briefly after these two games, but will play five straight intradivision tilts spread across the beginning and end of the Olympic break next month.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
But their messages avoid stark class attacks on billionaires and are more aimed at winning over swing voters rather than recruiting new supporters with progressive tilts.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
In Korea’s case, those economic issue include the immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia that saw hundreds of South Koreans detained; and in Japan’s by a trade deal with Washington that some analysts say tilts in the US’s favor.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
The warps also mimic the tilts of the orbits of the planets in our solar system.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
About 1 in 6 households nationwide has a net worth above $1 million, and, because the occasional billionaire tilts the scale, the average American family has passed that seven-figure benchmark.
—Matthew Lynn, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2026
The Abigail Travel Vanity Mirror tilts, swivels and adjusts for every angle.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Quantum Accelerator will also feature a Stengel Dive — a maneuver that takes riders over a hill and quickly tilts beyond 90 degrees at the top.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Seasons exist because of the way Earth spins and tilts.
—David Yeomans, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Too flat tilts your head back; too thick pushes your chin forward.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Are their head tilts just subconscious at this point?
—Max Gao, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Mowing your lawn at a 4-inch height rather than scalping it at 2-inches tall tilts the competitive advantage in favor of the grass over the weeds.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
True, the Avs have been stuck in second gear over the first three tilts of this series, and there probably won’t be a fifth game.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
But the idea is that putting on clothes that are more formal tilts you more towards that abstract side.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
There were three separate tilts in the first nine seconds of the game — first Matthew took on Canadian forward Brandon Hagel.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 18 Feb. 2026
Warhorses charge, lances down, crashing through the tilts as lances break on shields and men topple from their steeds.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The Kings will kiss off the Pacific briefly after these two games, but will play five straight intradivision tilts spread across the beginning and end of the Olympic break next month.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
But their messages avoid stark class attacks on billionaires and are more aimed at winning over swing voters rather than recruiting new supporters with progressive tilts.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
In Korea’s case, those economic issue include the immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia that saw hundreds of South Koreans detained; and in Japan’s by a trade deal with Washington that some analysts say tilts in the US’s favor.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
The warps also mimic the tilts of the orbits of the planets in our solar system.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
The map eliminates four Democrat-leaning districts, including one Hispanic majority district in Central Florida, and tilts the balance of the Florida delegation even more red.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
About 1 in 6 households nationwide has a net worth above $1 million, and, because the occasional billionaire tilts the scale, the average American family has passed that seven-figure benchmark.
—Matthew Lynn, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2026
The Abigail Travel Vanity Mirror tilts, swivels and adjusts for every angle.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Quantum Accelerator will also feature a Stengel Dive — a maneuver that takes riders over a hill and quickly tilts beyond 90 degrees at the top.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Seasons exist because of the way Earth spins and tilts.
—David Yeomans, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Too flat tilts your head back; too thick pushes your chin forward.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Are their head tilts just subconscious at this point?
—Max Gao, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Mowing your lawn at a 4-inch height rather than scalping it at 2-inches tall tilts the competitive advantage in favor of the grass over the weeds.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tilts
Noun
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Grief lives most vibrantly in the periods where your life stretches and bends, the loss constant while life propels forward.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Apr. 2026
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As the temperature drops, the cold causes the protein to shift into a more stable state in which one of its key structural pillars bends sharply, breaks away from its neighbor and straightens out.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Safer travel can be found on lower-angle terrain, generally slopes less than 30 degrees, particularly in areas sheltered from the wind.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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One of my favorite choices is developing a dry creek bed that slopes away from a home's foundation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There’s a bit of bad dream and doubt, and a bit of songwriting tips and tricks.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
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That’s a result of language in the GOP law that increased the standard deduction, added a $6,000 rebate for qualifying seniors, boosted the child tax deduction, and set new rules for deducting tips, overtime, and car loan payments.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The current decor leans a bit old-school, with floral drapery and decorative wallpaper, but the new owners could update it to their own tastes.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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On her new album, though, this once-and-future country queen leans back into the twangier sounds of her earliest releases to bring the spirit of her home state into focus.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After gaining national attention in leading UConn to nine wins and a second consecutive bowl berth, Fagnano began appearing on draft analysts’ lists as a late-round pick, or undrafted free agent.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Placement on the two entity lists severely restricted Daqo New Energy’s ability to sell its goods to Americans.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The section of the bud that houses the driver is a small sphere that angles the speaker drivers into the ear canal without blocking the opening, ensuring almost perfect transparency for your surroundings.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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Compassionate Venus angles off auspicious Jupiter, spotlighting your 8th House of Generous Intimacy, which could signal adjustments around trust and money.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The moon’s clash with Venus inclines you to projections.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
12 Apr. 2026
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It is rated to handle inclines up to 50% (27°) and is designed to tackle soft soil, mud, exposed roots and molehills without constant intervention.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Released in 2024, the uniforms have multiple nods to car culture, including a tire mark down the middle of the jersey and a nod to Woodward Ave on the sleeve.—
Christian Romo,
Freep.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Tilts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tilts. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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