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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
Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
The final look included Rachel Comey heeled boots, the secondhand Emporio Armani suit, the white dress shirt with French cuffs, silk cufflinks, a silver tie pin, secondhand silver rings, and her grandmother's hand-me-down Peugeot watch.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
In a few photos, Brittany is sporting a dark brown wrap dress with tan heeled boots, while others show the KC Current owner in a denim-on-denim get-up with a matching cowboy hat.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Another option is to heeled containers into the ground over winter to protect the roots.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
For best results, follow with Palmer’s Foot Magic Moisturizing Cream to lock in that soft-heeled goodness.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
Merging styles such as ballet sneakers that are athletic and feminine, or heeled flip flops, which elevate everyday footwear, will continue with the desire to curate individuality in everyday wardrobes.
—Essence, 21 Aug. 2025
As seen with a pair of flats on style star Luna de Casanova or with heeled sandals on Jean herself, a versatile dress that blends styles is elegant for both day and night.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
This summer, Louboutin expanded his hospitality brand with the addition of two new villas—one that sleeps four and one that can accommodate up to six guests—for well-heeled (and red-soled) travelers who want a little more room and privacy.
—Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Whether worn with a heeled boot or retro sneaker, its styling versatility is truly endless.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2025
The final look included Rachel Comey heeled boots, the secondhand Emporio Armani suit, the white dress shirt with French cuffs, silk cufflinks, a silver tie pin, secondhand silver rings, and her grandmother's hand-me-down Peugeot watch.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
In a few photos, Brittany is sporting a dark brown wrap dress with tan heeled boots, while others show the KC Current owner in a denim-on-denim get-up with a matching cowboy hat.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Another option is to heeled containers into the ground over winter to protect the roots.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
For best results, follow with Palmer’s Foot Magic Moisturizing Cream to lock in that soft-heeled goodness.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
Merging styles such as ballet sneakers that are athletic and feminine, or heeled flip flops, which elevate everyday footwear, will continue with the desire to curate individuality in everyday wardrobes.
—Essence, 21 Aug. 2025
As seen with a pair of flats on style star Luna de Casanova or with heeled sandals on Jean herself, a versatile dress that blends styles is elegant for both day and night.
—Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2025
This summer, Louboutin expanded his hospitality brand with the addition of two new villas—one that sleeps four and one that can accommodate up to six guests—for well-heeled (and red-soled) travelers who want a little more room and privacy.
—Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heeled
Verb
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Energy Intelligence Pricing remains opaque but tilted in Beijing’s favor.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The findings come 10 months after the 2024 election, during which young men tilted rightward.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The dial is housed in a 41 mm stainless steel case and adorned with three Daytona-esque subdials and an angled date display.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Aug. 2025
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This suede jacket has an angled front zipper, peaked lapels, shoulder epaulets, and a variety of zippered and welt pockets.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Snipers set up on a very sloped roof on a suspect barricaded in a motel.—
Harper’s Magazine,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Wagner has since leaned into the meme, recently posting a TikTok video about the situation.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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Management simplified the menu, sharpened the value proposition, and leaned into marketing that resonates with younger diners who want more than just a cheap meal.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Its flowers, however, are exceedingly unusual with their pyrotechnic, gold-tipped, purple stamens.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
22 Aug. 2025
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The ball went off his hands, and safety RJ Mickens caught the tipped pass for an interception.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This First House will have a focus on affordable homes and projects and episodes will feature more tech-centric visuals including Instagram reels and TikTok-style content as well as vertical videos and video conferencing.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Goat Springs is nestled in a clump of piñons between the rolling mass of Goat Mountain and the seemingly vertical face of Bennett Mountain.—
Tim Kelly,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Heeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heeled. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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