as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
felt like a heel when she found out that she'd blamed the wrong person
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as in to slope
to set or cause to be at an angle
the strong gust heeled the sailboat almost to the point of capsizing, but we managed to right it
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Recent Examples of heel
Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
The 32-inch inseam is perfect to wear with a chunky heel, ankle bootie, or even a platform sandal in the summer.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
The shift away from recommending that all children six months or older receive an annual flu shot is particularly indefensible on the heels of last year’s flu season, which was the deadliest for kids in two decades, and amid a severe flu season this year that is straining hospitals nationwide.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Who needs a heel when your favorite flat shoes are just as sharp?
—Nina Derwin, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2026
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Noun
This abnormal winter warmth also comes on the heels of an unusually warm fall in Dallas-Fort Worth.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
The 32-inch inseam is perfect to wear with a chunky heel, ankle bootie, or even a platform sandal in the summer.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
The shift away from recommending that all children six months or older receive an annual flu shot is particularly indefensible on the heels of last year’s flu season, which was the deadliest for kids in two decades, and amid a severe flu season this year that is straining hospitals nationwide.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Who needs a heel when your favorite flat shoes are just as sharp?
—Nina Derwin, Glamour, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heel
Verb
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In Eaton Canyon, gently sloping trails lead to a waterfall tucked away in the forest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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The property abuts a sloping canyon.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Dec. 2025
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For those with less-briny palates, a fine jerk chicken and a number of steak cuts are also available.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Mike’s older sister, Nancy (Natalia Dyer), is our entry point to Hawkins High; a pretty striver, she’s recently been distracted from academics by a fling with popular jerk Steve Harrington (Joe Keery).—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Most notably, the Sabres held on when the ice was tilted in their direction clinging to a one-goal lead in the third period.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The robot uses a stable, wheeled base inspired by robot vacuums, paired with a tilting torso and two articulated arms.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And, the dog attacked again after the owner failed to secure the dog in a separate room.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Another 24 dogs were found emaciated inside, the Lee County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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In a conventional turbine, blades are angled to deflect fluid flow and convert kinetic energy into mechanical work.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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This usually involves new walls, ceilings, floors, angled sound attenuation, and even sound dampeners.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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Brewer depicts the world of music impersonators with a fair amount of affection, like the rodeo clowns of late 20th-century America.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cirque du Soleil is known for its shows featuring acrobats, athletes and clowns – all doing spectacular feats.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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Visitors can also view and touch snakes displayed by the San Diego Herpetological Society, take photos inside a replica eagle nest in the art barn and visit informational booths from local wildlife organizations.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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The defining feature of this region, however, is the Mwagusi Sand River, a seasonally dry riverbed that snakes through the park.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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Thiols are responsible for the distinctive aromas of skunk spray and ripe durian; they’re also added to natural gas to provide a detectable rotten-egg smell at even trace levels.—
Nicola Twilley,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
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Some owls will hunt the wildlife that raids our garbage cans, like skunks and opossums.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Heel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heel. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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