as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
felt like a heel when she found out that she'd blamed the wrong person
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as in to slope
to set or cause to be at an angle
the strong gust heeled the sailboat almost to the point of capsizing, but we managed to right it
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Lily Templeton, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
These studio closures come five months after Hulst and Hideaki Nishino took over as CEOs of PlayStation and on the heels of Sony’s studio Bungie laying off more than 200 employees in August.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
Christina Holevas, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2024
As such, Israel’s war in Lebanon is less about the terms of a settlement than undercutting Iran and bringing Hamas to heel in Gaza.
—Firas Maksad, TIME, 24 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Hot on the heels of an interactive high jewelry event in London on Oct. 3 that had comedians portraying key figures from Boucheron’s history, the brand is building a new immersive concept that’s set to make its debut next year.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
These studio closures come five months after Hulst and Hideaki Nishino took over as CEOs of PlayStation and on the heels of Sony’s studio Bungie laying off more than 200 employees in August.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
Verb
Kitten heel sandals and an itty-bitty bag balance out the heaviness of the look, adding a hint of feminine charm.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2024
As such, Israel’s war in Lebanon is less about the terms of a settlement than undercutting Iran and bringing Hamas to heel in Gaza.
—Firas Maksad, TIME, 24 Sep. 2024
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This means that if the wheelchair user is trying to move forward along a surface that slopes to one side, for instance, the front wheels will automatically turn to face down that slope.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024
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Each of the homes is built on two-acre homesites, positioned against the region’s sloping hills and lush forests.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2024
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At that moment, the gondola pulled into the refuge of the mountain station with a sudden jerk.Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
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With a bigger budget and a wilder premise (Ash is now stuck in medieval times), this film re-centers our hero as a quip-spouting action hero jerk with a heart of gold.EW.com, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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Over the past several years, that cost-benefit analysis has increasingly tilted in favor of dismantling the infrastructure that social media companies built in response to Russia’s meddling attempts surrounding the 2016 US election.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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The center, which opened in 2022, is responsible for deciphering, and defeating, surreptitious efforts to rig or tilt the American vote.David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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Responding officers found the dog, and advised the owner to take the dog in.cleveland, cleveland, 13 Sep. 2023
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The couple was seen taking a stroll on a N.Y.C. street with Bosworth's dog, Happy, on Tuesday.Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2023
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The Tushy attachment is simple to install and includes adjustable water pressure and angling for the perfect cleanse.Malia Griggs, SELF, 16 Oct. 2024
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Walk through the park, angling between Bonita Cove on the right and Mariners Way on the left.Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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After beating the Mets to reach the World Series, several Dodgers players wore clown masks designed by legendary L.A. artist Mister Cartoon.Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
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The archetype of the killer clown might seem overdone, but Art the Clown of the Terrifier franchise has emerged as a contemporary horror icon, up there with Chucky, Freddy, Jason, Jigsaw and Pennywise.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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His Instagram page, which boasted 645,000 followers, was filled with photos of close encounters with giant crocodiles and deadly snakes.Lawrence Yee, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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What makes this one different is the appearance of actual, live animals that visitors can see up close, including snakes, reptiles and one extremely slow-moving sloth.Ray Mark Rinaldi, The Denver Post, 30 Oct. 2024
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As your pooch approaches the door, a smell emerges – skunk!Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024
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It has been detected in wild animals like bears, foxes, seals, and skunks, domestic animals like cats and dogs, and zoo animals like tigers and leopards.Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Heel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heel. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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