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
Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
The changes come on the heels of a move in July to start service between Fort lauderdale and Norfolk, Virginia, and Tampa.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
Known for its wide toe boxes and zero-drop construction that keeps your heel and toes level, the Lone Peak 9 shoes place your feet in a more natural position than traditional footwear.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
American Carnage Kirk's killing comes on the heels of two other spams of high-profile public violence that have deepened partisan divides over crime and ideology.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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The 48-year-old tech company’s stock value has doubled year-to-date, and just in the last week, soared by over 30% off the heels of a bullish earnings report.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
The changes come on the heels of a move in July to start service between Fort lauderdale and Norfolk, Virginia, and Tampa.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
Known for its wide toe boxes and zero-drop construction that keeps your heel and toes level, the Lone Peak 9 shoes place your feet in a more natural position than traditional footwear.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2025
American Carnage Kirk's killing comes on the heels of two other spams of high-profile public violence that have deepened partisan divides over crime and ideology.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heel
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Chaos erupted as people on board had to scramble onto the sloping deck.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Yet the vertical bow, panoramic windows, and sloping stern form a design language instantly recognizable within the superyacht landscape.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Check out its jerk chicken roll filled with carrots, cabbage, onions, cheese and jerk mayo; or try the jerk chicken wings and sides of rice and peas, plantains and cabbage.—
Loán Lake,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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No one says, 'This guy's a jerk, that guy is that,' or anything like that.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Democrats nationwide have eyed similar efforts to counteract the opposition’s efforts to further tilt the balance of power in the lower chamber.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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That same year, Swin Cash, then with the New York Liberty, appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, not in her uniform but in a bright red Michael Kors silk chiffon dress, head tilted back and lips slightly parted.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Robotic dogs and militant imagery stand in for violence and human invention turned destructive.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In Toledo, a misread contributed to a Black man being mauled by a police K-9 dog after a traffic stop.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Seen previously on models like NZXT’s own H6 Flow and the more recent APNX V1, angled fan mounts like those on the H9 Flow RGB offer the best of both worlds.—
Thomas Soderstrom,
PC Magazine,
13 Sep. 2025
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They’re finished with a zip-and-button fly and angled side pockets.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nothing sends chills down your spine like evil clowns, undead monsters and a filthy car.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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Someone should be impeaching this Laporta clown.—
Pol Ballus,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Kentucky is home to various types of venomous snakes and spiders, but there's another pest in the commonwealth that's considered the most deadly animal in the world, despite its small size.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Sep. 2025
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Modern lizards and snakes share this feature, while the tuatara has retained the older condition of a complete bar, making its skull stronger but less mobile.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
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After World War I, fur remained a status garment, though lower-cost furs like skunk, mole, and musquash entered mainstream winter wear.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Around 75% of Americans are exposed to raccoons, skunks and foxes — the very wildlife that commonly spread the fatal disease to humans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Heel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heel. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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