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
Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
As for her accessories, Markle favored pieces by Aquazzura, including a pair of strappy black sandal heels along with a pair of gold chain statement earrings.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
The indictment, which was filed on Wednesday and unsealed Sunday, comes on the heels of a series of similar indictments involving Portland Trail Blazers head coach and basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA journeyman Damon Jones.
—David Close, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
Hot on the heels of receiving four Grammy nominations, Hayley Williams is taking her show on the road.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Nov. 2025
The design is simple enough to pair them with sneakers or heels, and the fabric drapes in a universally flattering way.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
This came on the heels of emails published on the Mail on Sunday that revealed Andrew’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, apologized to Epstein weeks after publicly disowning him, back in 2011.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2025
Coming on the heels of Thought Provoking, a 40-minute special that Barone self-released in April 2024, the hour will be directed by Ky Newman, taping at the Skirball in New York City on Thursday, March 19.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
The teamup comes on the heels of Smith being spotted playing solitaire on his phone during game 4 of the NBA finals, Oklahoma City vs the Indiana Pacers, in June 2025.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
However, leave it to one of the biggest heels around, Dominik Mysterio, to interrupt the proceedings.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
As for her accessories, Markle favored pieces by Aquazzura, including a pair of strappy black sandal heels along with a pair of gold chain statement earrings.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
The indictment, which was filed on Wednesday and unsealed Sunday, comes on the heels of a series of similar indictments involving Portland Trail Blazers head coach and basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA journeyman Damon Jones.
—David Close, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025
Hot on the heels of receiving four Grammy nominations, Hayley Williams is taking her show on the road.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Nov. 2025
The design is simple enough to pair them with sneakers or heels, and the fabric drapes in a universally flattering way.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
This came on the heels of emails published on the Mail on Sunday that revealed Andrew’s ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, apologized to Epstein weeks after publicly disowning him, back in 2011.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Nov. 2025
Coming on the heels of Thought Provoking, a 40-minute special that Barone self-released in April 2024, the hour will be directed by Ky Newman, taping at the Skirball in New York City on Thursday, March 19.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
The teamup comes on the heels of Smith being spotted playing solitaire on his phone during game 4 of the NBA finals, Oklahoma City vs the Indiana Pacers, in June 2025.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
Harlow opted for the Gianvito Rossi Diana heels.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heels
Noun
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An inmate who trains service dogs was also instructed to give Maxwell time with one of the puppies, even though the dogs are not supposed to be pet during training.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
10 Nov. 2025
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These include German shepherds, boxers, Pembroke Welsh corgis, Chesapeake Bay retrievers, Rhodesian ridgebacks, and Bernese mountain dogs.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, seawater intrudes like an advancing army toward thicker ice, which rests on bedrock that slopes inward toward the bowl-like center of the continent.—
Evan Howell,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Gave the two jerks her very best.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Because even in a world of monsters, ghouls, and greedy jerks, the good guys still prevail.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That’s the matchup that tilts this pick for me.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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As the global luxury market tilts toward experience, identity, and geographic diversification, Chaar sees the Gulf as its next epicenter.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When patterns show which angles hold attention and which intros lose readers early, teams can refine headlines, add context boxes, and improve internal links so coverage feels useful and easy to follow.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
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Beam angles set tile weights and can be positive or negative.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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By the mid 19th century, clowns were more central to circus entertainment, and their acts more risqué.—
Time,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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The clowns come at you quickly at Fast Splash Car Wash in Detroit, Mich.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rodents, possums, and skunks show up to snack on the flesh and seeds.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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While striped skunk is edible, Coalition Brewing warns against its strong odor, scavenger diet and susceptibility to parasites.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Scarecrows, plastic owls and snakes, flashy pinwheels, and wind chimes are also of questionable efficacy.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Nov. 2025
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According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, there are 44 species of native snakes in Florida, but just six are venomous.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Heels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heels. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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