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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
Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
To complete her casual quiet luxury look, Markle added a pair of Stuart Weitzman heeled boots.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
Qiy Ankle Boots These suede ankle boots strike the exact right balance of fashionable and functional—mid-height, subtly heeled, and endlessly wearable.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
His first heeled race was at the Chicago Marathon in 2024.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Other well-heeled rivals that are said to be taking a long look at WBD’s TV and film portfolio include Comcast and Netflix.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2025
A bit further from the wreckage was a leather purse, jacket and a small pair of brown heeled boots next to a broken and bloody plastic chair.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2025
Think buckled, flat, or stacked heeled variations that blend functionality with refinement–perfect for the city commuter or a jaunty to the countryside.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
Photos recovered at the scene of the crime depicted Brudos wearing women's nylon hose and high-heeled shoes.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Chip heeled tight to my left, his ears laid back, whining softly.
—Joel M. Vance, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2025
In one sequence, Korpisalo came up with an excellent save on Alex Killorn down the slot and then lucked out when Cutter Gauthier heeled another glittering chance from the same area.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Maybe there was something more to this magazine than wall art for the well-heeled.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Once a whaling port, Nantucket has become a playground for the well-heeled.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
To complete her casual quiet luxury look, Markle added a pair of Stuart Weitzman heeled boots.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
Qiy Ankle Boots These suede ankle boots strike the exact right balance of fashionable and functional—mid-height, subtly heeled, and endlessly wearable.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
His first heeled race was at the Chicago Marathon in 2024.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Other well-heeled rivals that are said to be taking a long look at WBD’s TV and film portfolio include Comcast and Netflix.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2025
A bit further from the wreckage was a leather purse, jacket and a small pair of brown heeled boots next to a broken and bloody plastic chair.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2025
Think buckled, flat, or stacked heeled variations that blend functionality with refinement–perfect for the city commuter or a jaunty to the countryside.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025
Photos recovered at the scene of the crime depicted Brudos wearing women's nylon hose and high-heeled shoes.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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, 6 Nov. 2025
Chip heeled tight to my left, his ears laid back, whining softly.
—Joel M. Vance, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2025
In one sequence, Korpisalo came up with an excellent save on Alex Killorn down the slot and then lucked out when Cutter Gauthier heeled another glittering chance from the same area.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Maybe there was something more to this magazine than wall art for the well-heeled.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heeled
Adjective
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The set also includes an angled stand for the ship, as well as a minifigure tile to complete the design.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The hemline of the dress included ruffles in a cascading, angled design.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That changed in March 2025, when Solar Orbiter tilted its orbit by 17 degrees, giving researchers their first direct look over the sun's southern limb.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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And the universe seems to be tilted towards making that happen.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Such ambiguity works to the film’s advantage, as Leonberg focuses on Indy’s face and lets audiences project our own feelings onto the cocked head, the questioning expression, his brows arched in either curiosity or concern.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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His paranoia, played with clumsy charm by a mustachioed and bleary-eyed Leonardo DiCaprio, is half-cocked and somewhat comical.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Out back, the car’s roofline sloped towards the tail at a shallower angle than ever, almost giving the big car a fastback look.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
30 Oct. 2025
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It is developed for spraying, weeding, mowing, and hauling across flat or sloped terrain.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Investigators later determined Ly was armed with an orange-tipped, replica handgun and a knife, text in the video reads.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Nix started the fourth quarter finishing an eight-play, 78-yard touchdown drive that led to a Tony Franklin touchdown on a tipped pass.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And several leaned into consolidation—which in some ways compounded the problem.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Santi leaned heavily into fabrics and décor from Italian brands Minotti, Paolo Castelli, Casamilano, Foglizzo, Dedar, Rubelli, and Maria Flora for both the interior and exterior.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Plus, because of the slanted upright design, the towers are able to position themselves to take in the sharp angles of early morning and late day sunlight, which is an ability that flat panels lack.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
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The unique silhouette boasted a slanted heel and a tapered toe.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Axisymmetric Vectoring Exhaust Nozzle (AVEN) provides thrust vectoring capability for X-BAT’s vertical takeoff and landing maneuverability.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Located in its app, the Watch tab now features a feed of vertical video stories, though they are editorially curated rather than algorithmically fed, at least for now.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Heeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heeled. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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