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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
Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Oswego Village Administrator Dan Di Santo told The Beacon-News on Friday that Portillo’s has submitted drawings to the village for permit review in order to add bollards and wheel stops, the concrete blocks installed in parking spaces, to the front of the Oswego building.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
While the former Boise Young Rider Development Squad members are going wheel to wheel against the best in the world in Europe, the next generation of BYRDS cyclists put their skills to the test at the 38th annual criterium on Saturday in downtown Boise.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 20 July 2025
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Noun
But after that, their wheels came completely off as the compound effect of all those injuries truly kicked in.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Oswego Village Administrator Dan Di Santo told The Beacon-News on Friday that Portillo’s has submitted drawings to the village for permit review in order to add bollards and wheel stops, the concrete blocks installed in parking spaces, to the front of the Oswego building.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
Within minutes, he was being wheeled through the emergency room doors of St. Joseph’s Hospital.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
While the former Boise Young Rider Development Squad members are going wheel to wheel against the best in the world in Europe, the next generation of BYRDS cyclists put their skills to the test at the 38th annual criterium on Saturday in downtown Boise.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wheel
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Simultaneously, the stage appears set for a major rotation within U.S. equities, away from the megacaps toward broader market segments—a development investors will be closely watching as the Fed’s pivotal September meeting approaches.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Instead of using accelerometers and gyroscopes, a quantum sensor measures rotation and acceleration at the atomic level.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
19 Aug. 2025
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In office, Trump leaned on his ability to control news cycles and narratives.—
Bill Barrow,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
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The phases of the moon repeat on the same calendar dates every 19 years, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory, because of the Metonic cycle.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Elements defy mode that vibrates the car to shed dust and dirt.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Prime Video has released the official poster for the latest movie, which, appropriately features its two lead stars and some very fast cars.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
20 Aug. 2025
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Longtime guitarist Dougie Needles swung his axe over his left shoulder, holding it aloft for a late solo during the closing number.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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On Friday, the focus will swing to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, which has been the home in past years of many big policy announcements from the Fed.—
Matt Ott,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Kernels of reality and anecdote spun into gospel and motif by media and politicians rooting for the failure of cities.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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In a day and age where the trend cycle seems to always be spinning, a keen fashion sense is rare.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
15 Aug. 2025
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Build five core templates that rotate through different content angles.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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For the kinetically-shot scene, in which the camera rotates around Warner Bros.’ New York street set, Berghoff and company had to bring all the decorative elements of a typical Chinatown to the nondescript street.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
19 Aug. 2025
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Dozens of storms have traveled north offshore, often curving completely away from the coast without making landfall in the mainland United States or in Canada, but some leave damage in their wakes, in the form of erosion, coastal flooding and even deaths from rough seas.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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Her blonde locks were styled into tight barrel curls, while her bangs curved outward to the sides of her face.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Despite her signature humor, Dunst's Town & Country also turned heartfelt.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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National Park Service officials say there was no way to predict the Dragon Bravo Fire would turn into an inferno, jump containment lines and rip through the Grand Canyon's North Rim, leaving a historic lodge and 100 other structures in smoking ruin.—
DAILY BRIEFING,
AZCentral.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Wheel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wheel. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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