as in dogs
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 slopes
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 heels
Evan Bell, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
India have taken a stranglehold of the ICC after the recent appointment of Sanjog Gupta as chief executive, hot on the heels of Indian compatriot Jay Shah’s ascension as chair.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
For her first trip to the Emmys, K-Pop singer Lisa, who made her acting debut in The White Lotus, made a statement in a tulle pink gown with a high-low hem, Bulgari jewelry and Christian Louboutin heels.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Gurrola herself participated in the Nicki Minaj challenge, where people attempt to balance themselves precariously on top of something, often wearing heels.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2025
Einbinder was one of the first stars to get her Emmy engraved at the gala, keeping her silver heels wrapped around her right wrist.
—USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
On her feet, a pair of perspex heels, and jewelry that included silver hoop earrings and a charm necklace.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2025
The Dream entered this spring on the heels of six straight losing seasons.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
Emily Ratajkowski has put Paris Texas’ black patent Lidia heels on repeat in New York, pairing them with everything from vintage Gucci to a blazer and capris.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
The injury, of course, notably comes on the heels of Highsmith playing just nine games last season as a result of a groin strain early in the year and an ankle injury late in the season.
—Evan Bell, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
India have taken a stranglehold of the ICC after the recent appointment of Sanjog Gupta as chief executive, hot on the heels of Indian compatriot Jay Shah’s ascension as chair.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
For her first trip to the Emmys, K-Pop singer Lisa, who made her acting debut in The White Lotus, made a statement in a tulle pink gown with a high-low hem, Bulgari jewelry and Christian Louboutin heels.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Gurrola herself participated in the Nicki Minaj challenge, where people attempt to balance themselves precariously on top of something, often wearing heels.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2025
Einbinder was one of the first stars to get her Emmy engraved at the gala, keeping her silver heels wrapped around her right wrist.
—USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
On her feet, a pair of perspex heels, and jewelry that included silver hoop earrings and a charm necklace.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2025
The Dream entered this spring on the heels of six straight losing seasons.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
Amanu, the youngest, is the most experimental, wearing business casual ties and button downs one day and trying on a sequined dress and heels the next.
—Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
Emily Ratajkowski has put Paris Texas’ black patent Lidia heels on repeat in New York, pairing them with everything from vintage Gucci to a blazer and capris.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heels
Noun
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The man says his next step may be to approach the dogs' owner with an offer of money to remove them from their current situation and find them a proper home.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Designers Rachel Antonoff and Susan Korn—who hosted their second annual Best in Show runway, which paired adoptable dogs with human models—also welcome children.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The mechanism feels smooth and sturdy—no awkward jerks or wobbles.—
Zoë Sessums,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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Life is too short to work with jerks.—
Shayne Fitz-Coy,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The balance between civilian authority and military might tilts ominously toward the latter.—
Tom Debley,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Witnesses and lawmakers wrestled with NASA’s budget priorities, highlighting concern that the administration’s 2026 budget request tilts heavily toward exploration while slashing science programs.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, another modification the company will make to Super Heavy — though not one included for Flight 10 — will help gain some of those attack angles back.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The style is cut with a low décolleté and rounded toe, set on a curved block heel that angles inward for an architectural profile.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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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Strangely, all the clowns with Ukraine flags 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 in their bio are also all silent on this one.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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The skunk with distemper is stuck in the window well again, chewing incessantly on the garden hose that is coiled up in there.—
Miriam Toews
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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What about those snakes and spiders and overhanging branches?—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
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Both are as crooked as snakes in a hurry.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Heels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heels. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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