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as in swinging
to change the course or direction of (something)
wheeled the bike around sharply to see what had fallen off
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2
as in rotating
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 revolving
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 curving
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 turning
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 wheeling
For most King fans, that kind of free-wheeling lore expansion would become overwhelming.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Tyler Kepner tells a little more of Turner’s story, from his early days as a free-wheeling maverick owner through the Braves’ ascent to one of the league’s model franchises.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 7 May 2026
After 58 years of tossing the dough, piling on the sausage and wheeling the pizza cutter across a landscape of mozzarella, Frank Serio has worked his last shift.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
It's long had a thriving alternative-music scene, a free-wheeling cycling culture, and iconic institutions, like Powell's Books, the world's largest indie bookstore.
—Hannah Wallace, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Tyler Kepner tells a little more of Turner’s story, from his early days as a free-wheeling maverick owner through the Braves’ ascent to one of the league’s model franchises.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 7 May 2026
After 58 years of tossing the dough, piling on the sausage and wheeling the pizza cutter across a landscape of mozzarella, Frank Serio has worked his last shift.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
It's long had a thriving alternative-music scene, a free-wheeling cycling culture, and iconic institutions, like Powell's Books, the world's largest indie bookstore.
—Hannah Wallace, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wheeling
Verb
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For the tournament, FIFA has introduced a three-minute hydration break in each half, effectively turning the game into four quarters.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Witnesses saw the plane struggle to gain altitude before turning left, stalling and falling to the ground.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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As heat and humidity returned during the afternoon, the atmosphere rapidly recharged and thunderstorms evolved into rotating supercells capable of producing tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Supper clubs, rotating potlucks and recurring gatherings have become the way people are eating, connecting and building community again, and when the conversation turns to hosting, one name still anchors it.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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And for those who don't own a home — or who prefer not to borrow against it — personal loans can provide a more affordable alternative to revolving credit card debt, particularly for borrowers with strong credit.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Instead of getting a lump sum, a HELOC offers a revolving line of credit that can be used as needed during a borrowing period, usually five to 10 years.—
Kevin Cerveny,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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The innovative Panoramic Display consists of a 48-inch screen curving from door to door along the base of the windshield.—
Robert Duffer,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
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Gravitational lensing is a phenomenon that occurs when an object of great mass comes between Earth and a distant background source, curving the fabric of spacetime.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
18 June 2026
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The show is deviating from the order of Kennedy's books, which explored the romance between Logan and Grace in the second installment, The Mistake.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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Charles Melton sweetly dedicated an award to his wife and newborn daughter, deviating from his famously private nature.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Ospreay struck Strickland, who responded by whipping a chain at him.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Vargas is accused of repeatedly whipping the cab’s hood with a belt, denting it, cops said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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Rather than wringing and twisting it to remove the excess water, roll it up in a clean, dry towel and gently squeeze out the water.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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From twisting a bright pink kerchief into a one-shoulder top to slinging another across her hips to create a slit up-to-there skirt, Li found pleasure in the trial-and-error process.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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But there’s never any intention of protecting somebody, or spinning it in a certain way.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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But everything started with Maradona spinning away from two England players just inside the Argentina half with a lovely piece of skill.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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“Wheeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wheeling. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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