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
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Thong sandals with low heels went from being a risky idea to a shoe that seems to solve every style challenge.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
Tie a scarf around the waist for a daytime top-and-pants look; add heels for night.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
The announcement from Uncommon Ground comes on the heels of another renowned Chicago live music venue being taken over by a new owner.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Zappos carries the brands & essentials your audience needs to Win the Day—from performance-ready sneakers to everyday heels to must-have kids’ pairs, all in one place with fast, FREE shipping.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
This comes on the heels of a previous survey from the UC Berkeley Citrin Center which also showed the two GOP candidates leading, with the Democrats piled up behind them, seemingly siphoning votes from each other.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
On the heels of a 2-1 (3-2 aggregate) victory in Costa Rica at LD Alajuelense that sent LAFC into the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal round, the Black & Gold traveled directly to Austin, Texas, to close a challenging 33-day stretch.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
Little about this would have been predicted in 1999, when Monson left Gonzaga to coach at Minnesota on the heels of leading the Bulldogs to a stunning run to the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
These sultry heels have a subtle pink hue like the Elisabet Tang heels, as well as eye-catching hold hardware on the back.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
The action then moves to a studio where Law Roach is styling Adrina Lima who is wearing an archival Maison Margiela top with a Miss Claire Sullivan skirt and Helmut Lang heels.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 23 Dec. 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
Nikola Jokic was responsible for seven himself, on the heels of an immaculate pair of passing games earlier this week.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Thong sandals with low heels went from being a risky idea to a shoe that seems to solve every style challenge.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
Tie a scarf around the waist for a daytime top-and-pants look; add heels for night.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026
The announcement from Uncommon Ground comes on the heels of another renowned Chicago live music venue being taken over by a new owner.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Zappos carries the brands & essentials your audience needs to Win the Day—from performance-ready sneakers to everyday heels to must-have kids’ pairs, all in one place with fast, FREE shipping.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
This comes on the heels of a previous survey from the UC Berkeley Citrin Center which also showed the two GOP candidates leading, with the Democrats piled up behind them, seemingly siphoning votes from each other.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
On the heels of a 2-1 (3-2 aggregate) victory in Costa Rica at LD Alajuelense that sent LAFC into the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal round, the Black & Gold traveled directly to Austin, Texas, to close a challenging 33-day stretch.
—Josh Gross, Daily News, 21 Mar. 2026
Little about this would have been predicted in 1999, when Monson left Gonzaga to coach at Minnesota on the heels of leading the Bulldogs to a stunning run to the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
Savoy Brown also wore Manolo Blahnik heels with a Hanut Singh ring.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
These sultry heels have a subtle pink hue like the Elisabet Tang heels, as well as eye-catching hold hardware on the back.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
The action then moves to a studio where Law Roach is styling Adrina Lima who is wearing an archival Maison Margiela top with a Miss Claire Sullivan skirt and Helmut Lang heels.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 23 Dec. 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
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Those who use the path with their dogs are encouraged to contact a veterinarian if a foxtail barb is found.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Given their disparate geographical locations, this suggested that dogs were already widespread across western Eurasia between 18,500 and 14,000 years ago, according to the study.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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Safer travel can be found on lower-angle terrain, generally slopes less than 30 degrees, particularly in areas sheltered from the wind.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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One of my favorite choices is developing a dry creek bed that slopes away from a home's foundation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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In the new sequel, Grace teams with her estranged younger sister, Faith (Kathryn Newton), as they’re hunted by four elite families full of murderous jerks scrambling to become the High Seat of a Council that controls the world.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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Smarmy jerks can get obscenely wealthy in this country just by managing other people’s money.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2026
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To perform forward motion, the two rear rotors increase speed while the front rotors simultaneously reduce speed, creating an imbalance that tilts the drone and propels it forward.—
Etiido Uko
March 30,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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The public mood is dark, the president is underwater, and the congressional ballot already tilts toward the opposition.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This tchotchke adds some flair and also works as a stand that angles the lens upward.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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Compassionate Venus angles off auspicious Jupiter, spotlighting your 8th House of Generous Intimacy, which could signal adjustments around trust and money.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Performances and stunts are delivered by international acrobats and clowns during music and light shows.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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How did clowns become a protest symbol?—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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Authorities found a total of 105 dead animals, including 77 rabbits, 23 chickens, two cats, a duck, a skunk and a squirrel, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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That’s a sure way to invite not only raccoons but other unwanted guests such as mice, opossums, and skunks.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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Deer, snakes, and birds flee past you, even the insects attempt to escape.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Unlike regular drain snakes that require manual control, the DrainShroom disposable drain snakes are designed to attach to any power drill to create a highly effective hair clog grabbing tool.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Heels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heels. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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