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as in heavyweight
one of high position or importance within a group
she's a major wheel in that state's Democratic Party
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as in cycle
a series of events or actions that repeat themselves regularly and in the same order
the wheel of time turns: the children are now the parents, and their children have taken their place at the school desks
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as in car
wheels plural, slang
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
now that I've got wheels, I can go to the outlet mall
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as in to swing
to change the course or direction of (something)
wheeled the bike around sharply to see what had fallen off
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as in to spin
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
wheeled the bicycle's tires around to see if they were balanced
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as in to rotate
to move in circles around an axis or center
she wheeled around and around until finally she got dizzy and fell down
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as in to curve
to turn away from a straight line or course
the highway wheels to the west as it forms an arc that bypasses the city
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Recent Examples of wheel
Andrew Richdale, AFAR Media, 17 Mar. 2025
Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 8 Mar. 2025
Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Baby Cora entered the world just 10 minutes after her mom was wheeled into the nurse’s office, weighing 5 lbs., 4 oz.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Get around using the city’s light-rail, or do as the Danish do and hop on two wheels with the city’s bike-share system.
—Andrew Richdale, AFAR Media, 17 Mar. 2025
Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 8 Mar. 2025
Verb
Listen to this article A day after finalizing a trade for an offensive lineman who worked previously with new coach Ben Johnson, the Chicago Bears are wheeling and dealing again.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
Baby Cora entered the world just 10 minutes after her mom was wheeled into the nurse’s office, weighing 5 lbs., 4 oz.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wheel
Noun
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Gerrit Cole's Tommy John surgery created one more opening in the rotation.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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That shoulder meant the Twins spent the rest of the season trotting out three rookies in the rotation.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2025
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The second possibility is that there’s a single AI hype cycle curve which is starting to mature into actual productivity more broadly.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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In 2008, Banks welcomed King to join the competition in pursuit of a modeling contract worth $100,000, after King impressed the supermodel with her poses as an extra during a separate ANTM shoot centered around homelessness on cycle 10 one year prior.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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About two dozen people held signs lambasting the billionaire outside a dealership in London as passing cars and trucks tooted horns in support.—
Michael Liedtke,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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The car caught fire, which led to a forest fire in the area, officials added.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, (Last week: 1) The betting odds have swung massively into Gilgeous-Alexander’s favor with Jokić missing so many games recently with an ankle injury.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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With Orlando trailing by 2 points less than a minute into the fourth quarter at Spectrum Center following a disastrous third, Hornets guard LaMelo Ball looked to swing the ball to Nick Smith Jr. waiting in the corner.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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Speaking of encouraging starts, Carlos Rodón spun one from the mound.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2025
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With Atletico midfielder Koke attempting to cover the distance, Cardoso spins his marker and pushes the ball forward, creating separation on the halfway line.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The dining room on the floor below has deep red carpets, gold chairs, burl wood walls in a herringbone pattern and reflective metallic paint on the ceiling that intensifies the rotating 360 degree views.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Visit The Danville Museum Of Fine Arts And History For a crash course in Danville history, plus access to a rotating lineup of fine art exhibits, the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is a one-stop shop for all things Danville culture.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Moving away from her usual hairstyles, Rihanna opted for a straight midi-bob cut that curved in at the tips and rested on her shoulders.—
Teresa Romero Martínez,
Glamour,
22 Mar. 2025
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See the conservatory, the rose garden, the Great Lawn, and the Bayou Boardwalk that stretches out over the river and curves back toward land.—
Caroline Rogers,
Southern Living,
20 Mar. 2025
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An elegant ode to functionality, the studio installed a curtain rail around a daybed, allowing the space to be turned into an impromptu extra guest room.—
María Noval-Quílez,
Architectural Digest,
30 Mar. 2025
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The pair was involved in a heated altercation that reportedly turned physical before paramedics arrived on the scene, according to TMZ.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Wheel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wheel. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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