angles

NOUN

shape formed by two lines meeting at a point

Synonyms

STRONGEST

corner edge intersection slant twist

STRONG

V Y bend crook crotch cusp decline divergence dogleg elbow flare flection flexure fork incline knee nook notch obliquity point turn turning

NOUN

personal approach, purpose

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aspect direction perspective point of view slant standpoint viewpoint

STRONG

aim approach hand intention outlook plan position side

VERB

fish

Synonyms

STRONG

cast

WEAK

dangle a line drop a line

VERB

attempt

Synonyms

WEAK

aim for be after connive conspire contrive fish for hint hunt invite look for maneuver plan plot scheme seek solicit strive try for

Example Sentences

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Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers discuss the fires raging in Los Angles and how they highlight the growing problem with disaster insurance as well as the complex issues around prison labor.

From Slate • Jan. 11, 2025

“As we make this transition, our thoughts and prayers continue for the family of the missing diver and for our brothers and sisters at the Los Angles City Fire Department.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2024

The article, "Spin-Resolved Topology and Partial Axion Angles in Three-Dimensional Insulators," is available online.

From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2024

King Raedwald, the first king of the East Angles to convert to Christianity and who died in AD 625, is believed to be buried there.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2023

Angles, colors, the riot of snowflakes, the din of Sid’s band—everything was soft and kind and infinitely forgiving.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt