anglings

noun

plural of angling
as in tilts
the act of positioning or an instance of being positioned at an angle his angling of the picture made everything else on the wall look crooked

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anglings
  1. tilts
  2. tips
  3. lists
  4. bends
Noun
  • In ’94 and ’95 with the Vikings, Moon had averaged seven tilts per season of at least 275 passing yards.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
  • One which changes profoundly with the tilts and turn of the planet, yet its essence holds true.
    — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
Definition of tilts
Noun
  • Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026
  • Read More TopicsTaylor Swift Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 July 2026
Definition of tips
Noun
  • Friday’s nuptials, also at MSG, were much larger, with a vast guest list of A-lists, industry folk, and musicians.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026
  • Last month, 50 Best Pizza released its annual lists of the best pizzerias in the United States.
    — Connie Ogle July 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Definition of lists
Noun
  • Despite Iran’s threats, 20 of those ships had taken a route far south of Iran that hugs the coastline of the United Arab Emirates and bends along Oman’s Musandam Peninsula, avoiding Iranian waters.
    — Matthew Mulligan, NBC news, 26 June 2026
  • Follow with 5–10 side bends per side, reaching toward your knee while keeping your movements slow and controlled.
    — RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 24 June 2026
Definition of bends
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“Anglings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anglings. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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