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as in swung
to change the course or direction of (something)
wheeled the bike around sharply to see what had fallen off
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as in rotated
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
wheeled the bicycle's tires around to see if they were balanced
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as in revolved
to move in circles around an axis or center
she wheeled around and around until finally she got dizzy and fell down
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as in curved
to turn away from a straight line or course
the highway wheels to the west as it forms an arc that bypasses the city
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as in turned
to change one's course or direction
upon hearing the construction workers' suggestive remarks, she wheeled around to glare at them
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Recent Examples of wheeled
Images released by the sheriff's office show Silverstone being wheeled out of the hospital to a crowd of about 140 first responders and hospital staff, clapping and holding blue balloons, Silverstone’s favorite color, according to the news release.
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Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
The parade saw the debut of the massive Hwasong-20, with at least three of them wheeled out on 11-axle launcher trucks.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
This led to an altercation with deputies, where Adair allegedly threw himself out of his wheelchair, and deputies handcuffed and wheeled back to his cell, according to the affidavit.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
In one clip from the preview, someone is wheeled out of a house in a bodybag.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
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Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
The parade saw the debut of the massive Hwasong-20, with at least three of them wheeled out on 11-axle launcher trucks.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
This led to an altercation with deputies, where Adair allegedly threw himself out of his wheelchair, and deputies handcuffed and wheeled back to his cell, according to the affidavit.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025
In one clip from the preview, someone is wheeled out of a house in a bodybag.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wheeled
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Doncic quickly swung the ball to Reaves after Minnesota sent two defenders his way, while Ayton’s defender (Rudy Gobert) went to pressure Reaves on the perimeter, briefly opening up a cutting lane for Ayton.—
Khobi Price,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
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In another potentially worrying sign for the president, younger Hispanics and Hispanic men — two groups that swung particularly dramatically toward him in last year’s election — also see him a bit more negatively.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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People who could coach others, adapt the tools, and keep the momentum moving — long after the training ended and the players rotated out.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Oct. 2025
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Ethan Bonner, who had rotated with Jones the previous two weeks, played only two defensive snaps.—
Barry Jackson
Updated October 27,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
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Also, activity in the consumer discretionary sector revolved largely around megacap stocks—both those that pulled back in September, and those that posted strong rallies.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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For her take on enduring Grease style, Bieber revolved her going-out look around a boxy moto jacket—one of her signature wardrobe staples.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
3 Sep. 2025
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Plus, the legs are curved, providing more space to stretch out.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Crafted from solid wood with a contoured seat and gently curved back, this chair combines comfort with a modern yet classic look, ideal for gatherings and everyday meals alike.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The nurse turned at the sound of footsteps outside the curtain around my bed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Oct. 2025
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No team in the Championship has lost more than the nine points Wrexham have dropped from a winning position this term, a damaging trait that began on the opening day at Southampton when two stoppage-time goals turned a 1-0 win into a dramatic loss.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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LaVine and Monk whipped the crowd into a frenzy, combining to make 17 of 32 from the field and 10 of 18 from 3-point range as the Kings bounced back from a season-opening loss to the Phoenix Suns.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The cold brew is bitter but topped with a fluffy, whipped cold foam that tastes almondy, sweet and spice-filled.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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Throughout the years, the company artists have danced on the grass in the museum’s sculpture court or glided and twirled in the natural light that streams from gallery windows.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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The man twirled a weighted knife in his fingers and looked down with cold eyes that quieted the couple.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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The southbound truck spun on impact before stopping in the middle of the roadway.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The process brings hemp fibers down to 35 millimeters so it can be spun in a blend on existing cotton spinning systems.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Wheeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wheeled. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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