as in car
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 swings
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 rotates
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 revolves
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 curves
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 wheels
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The wheels kick up a cloud of dust from the parchment-dry terrain.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, another one of these lunchboxes on wheels seems to have smashed into a bus shelter and rained shattered glass all over the sidewalk.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
This oomph, which is significantly more than that produced by the original ST, is routed to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Jeep threw a set of 35-inch Nitto Recon Graplers on it, wrapped around 20-inch Raceline wheels.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
At the first spin of its wheels.
—Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
One viral video shows Coco’s unit getting submerged in flood water during a rainy day in Los Angeles, while another shows one churning its wheels in snow.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
Dancers surrounded each set of wheels, and the show forced the game to start 20 minutes later than expected.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Stripped to her underwear and tied to a chair, Evelyn begs for her life as Gein wheels out a corpse, wraps its long-dead fingers around the handle of a hammer, and brings both inanimate objects down on Evelyn’s head.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2025
Not only are flights plentiful, affordable, and brief—the journey, wheels up to wheels down, is just shy of two hours—the Windy City has long been home to one of the country’s most vibrant and diverse restaurant scenes.
—Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
In a video posted to Instagram, the 47-year-old HGTV host wheels two carry-ons through an airport terminal.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
Each hard-sided bag has 360-degree spinner wheels, a 3-in-1 cupholder, a USB port and a phone holder for ultimate convenience.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
The wheels kick up a cloud of dust from the parchment-dry terrain.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
On Tuesday, another one of these lunchboxes on wheels seems to have smashed into a bus shelter and rained shattered glass all over the sidewalk.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 26 Mar. 2026
This oomph, which is significantly more than that produced by the original ST, is routed to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Jeep threw a set of 35-inch Nitto Recon Graplers on it, wrapped around 20-inch Raceline wheels.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 26 Mar. 2026
At the first spin of its wheels.
—Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
One viral video shows Coco’s unit getting submerged in flood water during a rainy day in Los Angeles, while another shows one churning its wheels in snow.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
Dancers surrounded each set of wheels, and the show forced the game to start 20 minutes later than expected.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
The robot wheels forward on flat ground, raises its legs in a motion similar to a dog climbing stairs, and then resumes rolling where the terrain allows.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Stripped to her underwear and tied to a chair, Evelyn begs for her life as Gein wheels out a corpse, wraps its long-dead fingers around the handle of a hammer, and brings both inanimate objects down on Evelyn’s head.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2025
Not only are flights plentiful, affordable, and brief—the journey, wheels up to wheels down, is just shy of two hours—the Windy City has long been home to one of the country’s most vibrant and diverse restaurant scenes.
—Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
In a video posted to Instagram, the 47-year-old HGTV host wheels two carry-ons through an airport terminal.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wheels
Noun
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Yet immigration agents now routinely wear masks, drive unmarked cars, and refuse to identify themselves.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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The woman had diamond rings and other jewelry, as well as cash and keys to a car.—
Kevin Foster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The gardening season, after all, swings into full gear for all the tender plants after the last frost.—
Seth Jacobson,
The Providence Journal,
20 Mar. 2026
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The West Side’s 16th District, which swings from Cicero, Lyons and Riverside up through Melrose Park, features a three-way race steeped in tangled histories.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The menu rotates about twice a season.—
Jenna Thompson
March 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Many expect the English forward to start as Liam Rosenior rotates his squad.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The 28-year-old is loquacious and engaging, the ideal traits for someone around whom a team revolves.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The song revolves slowly, casting loop against deepening loop, asking for the same careful quality of attention as William Basinski or Stars of the Lid.—
Sasha Geffen,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Representing a departure from the artist’s preferred medium of wood, the monument curves outward from a narrow base, its vertical form and vaguely human contours seeming to emanate light, notwithstanding the material’s heft.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Mar. 2026
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Groovy Baby The color combinations on this retro stripe, which curves at the will of the nail artist, are endless.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Over the course of the show, their survival relationship turns into a strange, human relationship.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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McConnell, who turns 37 next month, was officially introduced as the 28th head coach in Saint Mary’s history on Wednesday, succeeding Bennett, who left the school after 25 years to become Arizona State’s next head coach.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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For those who have the option, more are contemplating walking, cycling, carpooling or catching the bus or train to get some relief.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When a dog repeatedly wags and whips its tail against hard surfaces, the tip can split open, bruise or break.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Benbrook whips Diamond Hill-Jarvis Benbrook stayed on pace for a playoff berth in District 8-4A as the Lady Bobcats thumped Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis 55-7.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Wheels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wheels. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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