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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 heeled
Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
During the temperate months, the lush atrium will be filled with an amalgam of well-heeled, work-from-home types and creative artists who likely live in the neighborhood.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
Out to Brunch A mid-day event that requires slightly dressier attire can sometimes stump me, but wearing this jacket, shorts, and heeled sandals has proven to be an ideal combination for comfort and style.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Posing along stars like Emma Roberts and Gabriette Bechtel, Taylor kept the metallic scheme going from head to toe with a pair of strappy silver heeled sandals.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Layering is key here, so add a lightweight mac (or a blazer), a pair of loafers (or low-heeled boots), and a chic work tote (or a smaller shoulder bag) to keep it smart.
—India Roby, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026
Slip these on with the matching popover shirt for a travel outfit that’s equal parts polished and comfortable, or wear them with heeled sandals and a a drapey top for an evening-ready ensemble.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
With its casual drawstring waist, consider this one the foundation of your spring wardrobe—styled with a timeless trench, cardigan, and suede loafers for office hours, or with a thong-heeled sandal and a going-out top for warm nights ahead.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Behind every fourth chair, mannequins—with animal heads sprouting out of their necks—stood watch as the first course, sole, was served to guests inside high-heeled shoes.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The brand’s Club Slipper, a cross between a glove flat and chunky-heeled pump, is an ideal high-vamp option for the on-the-go girl who doesn’t want to sacrifice comfort for style.
—Morgan Evans, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
And in previous moments of crises or regional instability, like the Arab Spring or last year’s 12-day war between the US and Iran, the well heeled have typically traveled through other cities.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 Mar. 2026
The best chance was a backdoor play for Arvidsson, who had a wide open net but heeled it wide.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The backstory Built initially as cabanas for ship-owning families to cool off over summer (where the current Matsuihsa restaurant is found), the Astir Palace hotel was constructed in 1967 as an upmarket destination for the well-heeled.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Dreyer authored a perfect response when Escondido’s Corey Baird heeled him an ideal pass to some 12 yards from the goal.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2025
Potted plants can be brought indoors during cold snaps, into a cool location such as an unheated garage, or heeled into the ground over winter to protect the roots.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
Chip heeled tight to my left, his ears laid back, whining softly.
—Joel M. Vance, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Tempo’s ascendence and corporate partnerships are indicative of a larger trend where well-heeled, corporate firms—from Robinhood to Stripe—are making their way into blockchain, traditionally the territory of anti-establishmentarians and iconoclasts.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
During the temperate months, the lush atrium will be filled with an amalgam of well-heeled, work-from-home types and creative artists who likely live in the neighborhood.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
Out to Brunch A mid-day event that requires slightly dressier attire can sometimes stump me, but wearing this jacket, shorts, and heeled sandals has proven to be an ideal combination for comfort and style.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Posing along stars like Emma Roberts and Gabriette Bechtel, Taylor kept the metallic scheme going from head to toe with a pair of strappy silver heeled sandals.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Layering is key here, so add a lightweight mac (or a blazer), a pair of loafers (or low-heeled boots), and a chic work tote (or a smaller shoulder bag) to keep it smart.
—India Roby, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026
Slip these on with the matching popover shirt for a travel outfit that’s equal parts polished and comfortable, or wear them with heeled sandals and a a drapey top for an evening-ready ensemble.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
With its casual drawstring waist, consider this one the foundation of your spring wardrobe—styled with a timeless trench, cardigan, and suede loafers for office hours, or with a thong-heeled sandal and a going-out top for warm nights ahead.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
Behind every fourth chair, mannequins—with animal heads sprouting out of their necks—stood watch as the first course, sole, was served to guests inside high-heeled shoes.
—Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
Fernandes back-heeled a pass to Francisco Trincão, who beat goalkeeper Matt Freese with a precise strike.
—Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The brand’s Club Slipper, a cross between a glove flat and chunky-heeled pump, is an ideal high-vamp option for the on-the-go girl who doesn’t want to sacrifice comfort for style.
—Morgan Evans, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
And in previous moments of crises or regional instability, like the Arab Spring or last year’s 12-day war between the US and Iran, the well heeled have typically traveled through other cities.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 Mar. 2026
The best chance was a backdoor play for Arvidsson, who had a wide open net but heeled it wide.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The backstory Built initially as cabanas for ship-owning families to cool off over summer (where the current Matsuihsa restaurant is found), the Astir Palace hotel was constructed in 1967 as an upmarket destination for the well-heeled.
—Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Dreyer authored a perfect response when Escondido’s Corey Baird heeled him an ideal pass to some 12 yards from the goal.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2025
Potted plants can be brought indoors during cold snaps, into a cool location such as an unheated garage, or heeled into the ground over winter to protect the roots.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
Chip heeled tight to my left, his ears laid back, whining softly.
—Joel M. Vance, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heeled
Adjective
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Its angled 42mm transducers mimic high-end speaker imaging, while its ultra-lightweight 150-ohm voice coil ensures distortion-free clarity across music and games.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
17 Apr. 2026
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The angled back is just the right amount of reclined, while the vibrant color is a refreshing reprieve from the season’s verdant landscape.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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Moments after the curtain dropped to reveal the massive statue modeled after Suzuki’s signature batting stance, the bat the Baseball Hall of Famer was holding snapped and tilted backward.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Subscription streaming, which started off as ad-free and relatively inexpensive a decade ago, has tilted toward advertising in recent years as prices continue to go up, in large part to defray the cost of sports rights and big-ticket programming.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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From lambs with quizzically cocked eyebrows, to lambs whose wooly coats are made of flower petals, to lambs that simply defy description.—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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The actor Nicholas Christopher—brawny, bald, with a perpetually cocked eyebrow that brings to mind Yul Brynner—strode through the aisles of Tashkent Supermarket in Brighton Beach one afternoon.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Its right legs leaned so severely that the whole top sloped.—
Noz Nozawa,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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Most lawns are sloped to create clear drainage paths away from the home.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Under state law, businesses are not allowed to retain proceeds from service fees charged to customers to cover operating costs or supplement wages for non-tipped staff, the Attorney General’s office said.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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The score was set up by a Tylin Williams end zone interception off a tipped pass.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Harbaugh, no surprise, leaned into that on both sides of the ball in the first round.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Head coach Juan Carlos Amoros has leaned heavily on younger players to start the season, such as rookies Jordynn Dudley and Andrea Kitahata.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The house’s garden room plays a similar role with a slanted ceiling of glass panels that let natural light filter into the home.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2026
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This chair’s silhouette does all the relaxing for you, with its slanted back and overstuffed cushions.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There’s also vertical space to consider, using a trellis or tall planter system.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2026
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The region’s vertical structure is a key factor in promoting transparency and traceability.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Heeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heeled. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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