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 Fury’s developers wisely emphasized mobility, and gave their ’bot big wheels, a low center of gravity and a high chassis with plenty of ground clearance.
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David Axe, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
These songs will keep rolling, as long as those big wheels keep on turning.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2024
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.
—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
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David Axe, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
These songs will keep rolling, as long as those big wheels keep on turning.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for big wheel
Noun
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Harry heads back to the yard, where a group of Kevin's Czechoslovakian hired heavies are preparing for war.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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On Twin Peaks, Strong plays Jones, the right-hand woman for one of the series’ heavies.—
Drew Mackie,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Another possibility or two could develop on draft night depending on how teams value this group of young bigs.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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For this reason, the Bulls should spend this week scouting bigs.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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But that enemy once again includes potentially large numbers of North Koreans, as well as their big guns and missile launchers.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Most players expect to be handed a big gun, or some other lethal power, and get sent out on missions to knock around bad guys and cause some property destruction.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This whole situation in the industry is like a big boy's club...—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 May 2025
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Woll good but big boys completely invisible, yet again.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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In its initial press releases, the GHF listed some heavy hitters that would sit on its board, lending it significant legitimacy: David Beasley, the former executive director of the WFP, and Nate Mook, the former head of World Central Kitchen.—
Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
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The 2022 plunge was a wake-up call, but lower rates might lure the heavy hitters back.—
Tomer Warschauer Nuni,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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German magicians Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Uwe Horn in real life became Las Vegas stars along with their white lions and tigers.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
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Known for their flamboyant costumes and elaborate stage show that involved live lions and tigers, Siegfried & Roy became one of the most popular acts on the Las Vegas strip in the 1990s.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
12 May 2025
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But a big cheese board affords the chance for people to try something new.—
Betty Hallock,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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But a big cheese board affords the chance for people to try something new.—
Betty Hallock,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Big wheel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20wheel. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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