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
Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 July 2024
This lake also sits at the top of the list for providing shoreline angling access.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 11 June 2024
Malia Griggs, SELF, 16 Oct. 2024
Walk through the park, angling between Bonita Cove on the right and Mariners Way on the left.
—Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Upon arrival, the fishing guides presented a truly fascinating lesson in local entomology, responsible angling and ethics.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 July 2024
This lake also sits at the top of the list for providing shoreline angling access.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 11 June 2024
Verb
The Tushy attachment is simple to install and includes adjustable water pressure and angling for the perfect cleanse.
—Malia Griggs, SELF, 16 Oct. 2024
Walk through the park, angling between Bonita Cove on the right and Mariners Way on the left.
—Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angling
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The survey was not a scientific poll and the overall rankings of top voter issues reflect the tilt among respondents toward older, white women — the same demographic that is generally more likely to vote.Tina Griego, The Denver Post, 31 Oct. 2024
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Digital versions of iconic movie characters interact with kids via swipes, tilts, and taps.Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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The Nuggets were unsure when Jokic would re-join the team as of Friday evening before the opening tip.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Most drivers entering Manhattan's Central Business District, which stretches from 60th Street all the way down to the southern tip of the Financial District, would have to pay the toll.Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Democratic-leaning Latino groups pushed back on that narrative, citing their own polling.Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Their cutbacks on spending forced a reckoning among restaurants, with fast-food brands like McDonald’s leaning into value menus and full-service chains like Red Lobster embarking on ambitious makeovers.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Angling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angling. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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