as in heavyweight
one of high position or importance within a group
rose in the ranks to become a big wheel on Wall Street
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The 45-gallon bin the mayor unveiled, complete with big wheels and a top that latches and the seal of the city on the side, costs $53.01; the 35-gallon model will set you back $45.88.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 July 2024
The car’s range varies from 424 miles (big battery, RWD Taycan, no draggy or heavy options) down to 296 miles for a twin-motor 4S with a smaller battery and big wheels.
—Emily Price, PCMAG, 9 June 2024
Other visual flourishes include bulging fenders and big wheel openings with flared lips.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
Wheel of Fortune was created back in 1975 by Merv Griffin, and the game has contestants attempting to solve hangman-style puzzles while spinning a big wheel and winning money. See Seacrest’s full statement below.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 27 June 2023
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 July 2024
The car’s range varies from 424 miles (big battery, RWD Taycan, no draggy or heavy options) down to 296 miles for a twin-motor 4S with a smaller battery and big wheels.
—Emily Price, PCMAG, 9 June 2024
Other visual flourishes include bulging fenders and big wheel openings with flared lips.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
Wheel of Fortune was created back in 1975 by Merv Griffin, and the game has contestants attempting to solve hangman-style puzzles while spinning a big wheel and winning money. See Seacrest’s full statement below.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 27 June 2023
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With this year's costumes trend predicted to be extra pop-culture heavy, some obvious duo costumes, like Deadpool and Wolverine, come to mind.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
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The Butcher locks in for Summertime Butch, a project that captures the Buffalo heavy lyrically prancing across ten tracks filled with plug talk and nods to his opulent lifestyle.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Aug. 2024
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Dieng has the height at 6-foot-11 but lacks the strength and physicality to compete with more traditional bigs.Nick Crain, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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There would be no reason to suspect Courtney Williams had evolved into a stone-cold killer who will never back down from a big shot with the game in the balance, nor that Alanna Smith is a tenacious defender capable of locking down bigs who trump her in size.Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2024
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This explains that, despite the fierce competition, Spotify’s U.S. market share has steadily increased over the past three years, capturing market shares from big guns like Apple and Amazon, a feat deemed unlikely by many analysts.Ken Berman, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
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Saturday Night Live brought out some big guns to kick off its 50th season, which coincides with a major presidential election.Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 29 Sep. 2024
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Bronwyn Thompson/New Atlas View 9 Images View gallery - 9 images Move over, Moo Deng, there's a new superstar baby animal that's become a surprise viral sensation – a nine-month-old king penguin chick named Pesto whose species-defying growth spurt has made this big boy a worldwide hit.New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2024
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President @JoeBiden held what the White House dubbed a 'big boy' news conference on Thursday night.Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 July 2024
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Baking soda, white vinegar, and hydrogen peroxide are the heavy hitters here.Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024
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The two heavy hitters Fritz and Zverev entered the match with the German leading the head-to-head series 5-4.Sam Joseph, CNN, 4 Sep. 2024
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Out of Africa Wildlife Park provides an intimate look at lions, tigers, hippos, giraffes and plenty more.Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 26 Oct. 2024
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Whichever foundry has the latest and greatest technology will win the lion’s share of all the chip designer’s business.Craig Barrett, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
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Simply Cheetos White Cheddar Puffs These light-colored curls have big cheese flavor, a satisfying crunch and a tart kick that is dangerously delicious.Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, 4 June 2024
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Somalia’s new big cheese will quickly find out how much has been bitten off his capacity to govern.Vanda Felbab-Brown, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2017
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“Big wheel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20wheel. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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