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angles

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shape formed by two lines meeting at a point n.
personal approach, purpose n.
fish v.
attempt v.

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

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angles

In summer 1999, Bayoumi filmed the United States Capitol in Washington DC from different angles, noting a "plan", and turning the camera on himself to deliver a reporter-style commentary.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

I’m hitting all the different angles where I have anything from Beastie Boys to Jimi Hendrix to Britney Spears to Hansen.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

Alison Green solicited reader anecdotes about how their dogs-at-work policies have played out and considers the issue from all angles.

From Slate ● Aug. 25, 2026

That was great for privacy, but made for a tight squeeze and awkward angles when getting up to go to the bathroom.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

The wood was split and warped and the shelves leaned at crazy angles.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney