BIG WHEEL Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

big wheel

noun

Definition of big wheel

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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Recent Examples of big wheel The cars that Geely showcased at CES, in Las Vegas, were large SUVs with big wheels, opulent interiors, and three rows of seats—not unlike a Ford Explorer. — Patrick George, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026 Anyone who has flown over or driven by farms in arid states – as close to Ohio as Indiana – has seen the crop circles and the big sprinkler pipes that move on big wheels. — CBS News, 22 Nov. 2025 Meanwhile the playoff-chasing Crows are 3-0 since Lamar Jackson’s return, and the big wheel should keep on turning here. — Miami Herald, 20 Nov. 2025 Still, expect short overhangs and big wheels, even if not quite the size of these absurdly chrome 24-inchers. — Michael Teo Van Runkle, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for big wheel

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Noun

Last month, technology heavyweights such as Microsoft, Palantir and Nvidia signed a letter urging policymakers to avoid restricting open-weight models and suppressing competition.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
The upbeat results lifted global tech stocks, including major gains for Asian heavyweights.

— Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of heavyweight

Noun

That gives Okot more opportunities to develop alongside the second unit with Naz Hillmon while learning to play alongside both veteran bigs.

— Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 28 July 2026
Jones, youngsters shine Score one for the bigs — after a decade-long drought of All-Star MVPs, frontcourt players have won back-to-back.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Definition of big

Noun

After England have raised a glass comes a three-match one-day international series this week when India will welcome back big guns including captain Shubman Gill and legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Clinging to a one-run lead and with the top of the order due up, Tracy went to one of his big guns, calling in Whitlock to put out the fire.

— Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 24 May 2026

Definition of big gun

Noun

Thibodeau is a big boy, and Dolan is still paying him a lot of money from that $30 million extension signed in the summer of 2024.

— Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 17 June 2026
But taking on one of Wall Street’s big boys, and then getting squashed for it, ranks right up there.

— Liz Peek, Washington Post, 4 May 2026

Definition of big boy

Noun

Orange County’s culinary heavy hitters are once again joining forces for a good cause and a great time.

— Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 July 2026
Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed has endorsements from the heavy hitters of progressive politics, AOC, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Ro Khanna.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026

Definition of heavy hitter

Noun

When the Cubs needed a corner infielder, the Dodgers shipped them a surplus major leaguer, Michael Busch, in exchange for two prospects.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
And in a trade market with few sellers willing to trade for prospects, major leaguer-for-major leaguer exchanges appear likely.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 23 July 2026

Definition of major leaguer

Noun

Conine, who turned 29 last month, still hasn’t fully established himself at a big leaguer.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
The Nationals have not added an active big leaguer at the deadline since Abrams (a rookie) and Luke Voit arrived in the Juan Soto deal.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of big leaguer

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