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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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Sometimes a stylish sandal, like this heeled option, can pull an outfit together.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Other celebrities have been wearing similar low-heeled versions this spring.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Supportive flip-flops, polished walking sandals, event-ready heeled options, and easy slip-on styles are all discounted right now to kick off the summer season.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Shop more heeled thong sandals from $33.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 30 May 2026
Plus, it can easily be transitioned from day to night by swapping sneakers for heeled sandals.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Tie everything together with accessories that contrast the casual—in this case, heeled sandals and nice jewelry.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 20 May 2026
CBS News, 14 May 2026
Louis Munteanu boxed out a defender to win an arcing header played into the area by Baribo, then back-heeled a pass back to Baribo for a blistering finish inside the left post from near the penalty spot.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
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
Adjective
While inside, well-heeled women in designer dresses chat over cocktails, A-list influencers snap photos at the iconic afternoon tea, and sophisticated couples sunbathe by the pool.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Sometimes a stylish sandal, like this heeled option, can pull an outfit together.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Other celebrities have been wearing similar low-heeled versions this spring.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Supportive flip-flops, polished walking sandals, event-ready heeled options, and easy slip-on styles are all discounted right now to kick off the summer season.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Shop more heeled thong sandals from $33.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 30 May 2026
Plus, it can easily be transitioned from day to night by swapping sneakers for heeled sandals.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Tie everything together with accessories that contrast the casual—in this case, heeled sandals and nice jewelry.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 20 May 2026
Verb
Louis Munteanu boxed out a defender to win an arcing header played into the area by Baribo, then back-heeled a pass back to Baribo for a blistering finish inside the left post from near the penalty spot.
—CBS News, 14 May 2026
Louis Munteanu boxed out a defender to win an arcing header played into the area by Baribo, then back-heeled a pass back to Baribo for a blistering finish inside the left post from near the penalty spot.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heeled
Adjective
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This look features an angled tip with the jelly yellow on half of a clear tip.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
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Saints even broke out a high-angled driver, but only got a two count.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The announced concert lineup was heavily tilted towards legacy acts like Morris Day and Vanilla Ice, and many of them share the same booking agent in Jeff Epstein of Universal Attractions.—
T.M. Brown,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Heads tilted upward, phones came out.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
28 May 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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Eco effort The villas are mainly run on solar power (each villa’s roof is slightly sloped to accommodate these solar panels), and the resort is single plastic-free.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Leaking faucets, pipes, and air conditioning units should be repaired, and the ground next to the foundation should be sloped so that surface water drains away from the building.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Those who do appreciate that they are allowed to use them to help cover a wide variety of costs, whether that’s paying non-tipped staff like cooks and managers, buying raw materials or tackling health care premiums and credit card fees.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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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
Verb
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With fewer people coming to its stores and website to buy workout clothes, the company has also leaned more on discounting to drive sales, which has hurt its bottom line and its reputation as a premium brand.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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While Turek focused his message on the economy and pitched himself as the most likely candidate to defeat Hinson in November, Wahls leaned into an anti-establishment message that included criticism of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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No one credible thinks of the Crime Lab as partisan or slanted.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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There’s an ease and organicism to these melodies that recalls the ramshackle sparkle of Arthur Russell’s home recordings, or Daniel Johnston’s slanted pop songs.—
Arielle Gordon,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Inside, the increasingly digital cockpit continues to evolve, with a new dash layout and canted touchscreens.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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“Heeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heeled. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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