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noun

ˈaŋ-gəl How to pronounce angle (audio)
Definition of anglenext
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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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angle

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verb

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
Noun
The documentary angle, of course, is this great director probing the ethics in his own vocation as an intrusive force, one that shapes lives, emotions and, in this case, the weight of a genuine tragedy. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 In an era of baseball where launch angle and exit velocity are emphasized, home runs are prioritized and striking out has become far too acceptable, Simpson plays a different style. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
As seen in a video shared on social media, when Prince William held out a phone to take a selfie, the well-wisher reached out to angle his arm up so the photo could be taken from a higher angle. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2026 The number, for a Knicks team angling to repeat as NBA champions after ending a 53-year title drought last season, holds significance. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for angle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for angle
  1. side
  2. perspective
  3. curvature
  4. slope
  5. aspect
  6. viewpoint
  7. curve
  8. tilt
Noun
  • That knack for making music that sounds more like an irruption in the environment than an assemblage of instruments carries across the six sides of vinyl that comprise From the Toolkit of Lovers.
    — Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Neither side has indicated when the temporary truce would end.
    — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of side
Noun
  • Brennan issued a letter offering guidance from a Catholic perspective.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • During the interview with TBPN, Karp argued that AI is changing which skills and perspectives are valuable in the workplace.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of perspective
Noun
  • Most recently introduced monitors of this size have a slight curvature.
    — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Individual fibers can detect curvature along a line, but reconstructing an entire surface presents a greater challenge.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of curvature
Verb
  • Any normal mattress would’ve been an improvement over our current one, a sub-$300 queen-size nightmare of sloping sides and too-springy springs.
    — Jaklin Romine Oct. 15, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The brush was flattened and rivulets of water ran back toward the sound, which was now miraculously some 100 yards away down a sloping bank.
    — Gerald R. Hunter, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of slope
Noun
  • What readers are saying The comments discuss various aspects of maintaining health and well-being as one ages, emphasizing the importance of exercise, healthy eating, adequate sleep, and mental activity.
    — Richard Sima, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • This could mean, say, owning a satellite—but that would only be one aspect of it.
    — Dr. Najwa Aaraj, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of aspect
Noun
  • Guests who don’t fancy a hike can take the cable car, which departs from the hotel and goes straight to the Alpe di Siusi viewpoint.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Really, you’re left wondering what just happened, and every cutaway to Klara’s literally juddering first-person viewpoint (which Josie also appears to share) doesn’t help clarify any of the narrative muddlement.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of viewpoint
Noun
  • That gap is what a J-curve dip looks like from the inside of a single company.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The series was thick with pop-culture barbs, including ahead-of-the-curve digs at Kevin Spacey.
    — Dan Stahl, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of curve
Verb
  • Perhaps the script is unduly tilted by Ramos’ drawling, sincerely beguiling delivery.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Opposition parties have also alleged that the electoral roll revisions tilted the electoral field in the BJP’s favor in the West Bengal election held earlier this year, helping the party win power in the state for the first time.
    — Asim Ali, Time, 24 Oct. 2026
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“Angle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/angle. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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