1
as in side
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded
from this angle, that car looks gray, not brown
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2
as in perspective
a way of looking at or thinking about something
what's your angle on the problem?
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3
as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
the road around the peninsula is all angles and hairpin turns
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as in to slope
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 angle
John Burek, PCMAG, 20 Jan. 2025
Gracia recorded this video in a professional 3D capture studio, using an array of 40 cameras pointed at the chef from all angles.
—Janko Roettgers, The Verge, 19 Jan. 2025
Kylie Mohr, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
After a minute, the car reversed out of that impasse—a move that Levinson explained required an authorization from a human supervisor—and then angled forward into a lane to the left of the traffic-cone alley.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Now, here's an interesting detail: The card's power connector is nestled in a niche at a rough 45-degree angle on the top edge.
—John Burek, PCMAG, 20 Jan. 2025
Gracia recorded this video in a professional 3D capture studio, using an array of 40 cameras pointed at the chef from all angles.
—Janko Roettgers, The Verge, 19 Jan. 2025
Verb
Work is also underway to help native plants reestablish faster after fires, giving them a chance against invasives angling for the same open space.
—Kylie Mohr, Vox, 8 Jan. 2025
After a minute, the car reversed out of that impasse—a move that Levinson explained required an authorization from a human supervisor—and then angled forward into a lane to the left of the traffic-cone alley.
—Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for angle
Noun
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With all that, all sides have long admitted that there had been extensive discussions with WBTV and Wells with the Crichton estate over putting together an ER sequel of sorts.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2025
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Barcelona drew 2-2 with Atalanta which meant Gian Piero Gasperini's side dropped out of the top eight.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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To put things in perspective, Arman Tsarukyan struck a fan during a walkout at UFC 300, leading to him receiving a stiff nine-month suspension and a hefty fine.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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The panelists bring diverse perspectives, from documenting the devastating impacts of climate change on coastal communities to exploring human resilience in the face of environmental disasters.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2025
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So Newton theorized that, were a cannonball to be fired horizontally from a high enough mountaintop where the air is thin, and with enough velocity, then the curve of the cannonball downward under gravity would match the curvature of Earth.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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The execution here depends on the complex intertwining of software and logistics — the ability to calculate and obtain the precise curvature of each of over 1,500 components, preinstall the steel connections, prebuild large chunks, then ship those to the site for final assembly.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 Jan. 2025
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Its roof slopes down quite steeply from front to back; its front wall also slopes.—
Ian Parker,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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Multiple architectural elements are sloped or curved, including the hallways between guest rooms.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
16 Jan. 2025
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This is perhaps one of the most compelling aspects of wearing outstanding tunnel outfits: These moments push athletes into the forefront in an undeniable way.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
23 Jan. 2025
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Highlight Member Success Stories One of the most rewarding aspects of building a community is watching your members reach their goals.—
Veranda Adkins,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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As Davenport proves, other viewpoints have been heard for far too long and people who hold those opinions are still making the laws and informing the societal traditions that govern disabled people’s lives.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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In a subsequent memo issued on January 24, the Trump administration made sure that the FACE Act would no longer be weaponized against pro-life viewpoints.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Over the years, the star has consistently been ahead of the curve with her sculptural and futuristic red carpet looks.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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But how can educational institutions stay ahead of the curve?—
Maja Zelihic,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Sure, under Major League Baseball’s current economic system, the game’s financial playing field is tilted.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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The planets in our solar system orbit the sun in roughly the same plane, known as the ecliptic, which is tilted relative to Earth's equator by about 23.5 degrees.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Angle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angle. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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