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
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026 Paradises fades the lasers and the fog machines, to better see that afternoon light angling through the trees. —Jesse Dorris, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for angling
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
The Roles Emma Chamberlain Actually Wants Chamberlain isn’t angling for rom-com leads or franchise tentpoles. —Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026 Paradises fades the lasers and the fog machines, to better see that afternoon light angling through the trees. —Jesse Dorris, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for angling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angling
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Still, Combs had been widely associated with a tilt toward technology and financial names during his tenure, including stakes in VeriSign and Snowflake .— Yun Li, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
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In the interest of making the most of the Pro Type Ergo’s larger size, the keyboard includes four adjustable feet that offer forward and backward tilt options of 4 or 7 degrees.— Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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Pour a heaping 1/3 cup batter into the pan, tilting to coat evenly.— Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
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The question of who took the tip jar is a whodunnit in a coffee shop, as the narrator notes.— Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
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On the practical tip, how were facilities?— Laura Ratliff, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
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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
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While winemakers are leaning into narratives and experiences to attract this sizeable demographic, real estate developers are using wine to court high-income members of the generation.— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2026
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The Coastal Commission decision gave political cover to lawmakers in liberal-leaning communities to approve the bill that will speed up home construction by exempting most projects from deep environmental review.— Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Angling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/angling. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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