1
as in swinging
to change the course or direction of (something)
wheeled the bike around sharply to see what had fallen off
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in turning
to change one's course or direction
upon hearing the construction workers' suggestive remarks, she wheeled around to glare at them
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of wheeling
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
Tufts plays a free-wheeling style of lacrosse, behind-the-back slinging, for example, when that’s the most effective way to shoot or pass the ball, and high-energy on the sidelines.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
But the judge is allowing Musk to be questioned about his attendance at the 2017 Burning Man festival in Nevada, a free-wheeling celebration known for widespread drug use.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Morgan has found a lot of success wheeling-and-dealing in his first two drafts in the general manager seat, no doubt.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wheeling
Hannah Wallace, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
Tufts plays a free-wheeling style of lacrosse, behind-the-back slinging, for example, when that’s the most effective way to shoot or pass the ball, and high-energy on the sidelines.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
But the judge is allowing Musk to be questioned about his attendance at the 2017 Burning Man festival in Nevada, a free-wheeling celebration known for widespread drug use.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Morgan has found a lot of success wheeling-and-dealing in his first two drafts in the general manager seat, no doubt.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wheeling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wheeling
Verb
-
Local design is front and center in the lounge, including a rotating display of art and sculpture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
-
Other classics, both food and drink, will be rotating in and out throughout the summer-long gastronomic look back.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
-
It’s also given Peffer and Zack Tatar time to work on updating a new display for sponsor Broadway San Jose, which will replicate San Jose’s Center for the Performing Arts with a revolving stage that shows a musical theater performance on one side and backstage chaos on the other.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
-
Clarkson will be joined by fellow returning coach Adam Levine —making his return to the revolving red chairs as the reigning champion — and newcomer coaches Queen Latifah and country music singer Riley Green.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
Verb
-
On the other side of the 15th floor is the large indoor pool that sits beneath a curving glass ceiling that brings in ample sunlight.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
-
Akira Back is located inside The Henderson, the curving tower in Central Hong Kong designed by Zaha Hadid Architects.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
-
But once Palace began turning the screw in the second half, the gulf in quality showed.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
-
Trade timing & outlook UAL recently crossed above its 200-day moving average near $101, with both the 1-month and 6-month trends turning bullish.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
Verb
-
Throughout the record, the image of Petras’ life in freefall recurs, giving the record a sense of hair-whipping freedom and heart-stopping urgency.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
-
In baseball news, Screencaps the III got his very first legitimate hit of the season by lacing one over the second baseman's head last night with winds whipping 20-25 mph off Lake Erie.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
-
Manager Dave Roberts played the role of DJ, spinning the Dodgers to their fourth consecutive victory and 11th in the team’s past 13 games.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
-
How could the world keep spinning when our government barely batted an eye at a teenager murdering 17 people in less than seven minutes in a school building?—
Zoe Weissman,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
Verb
-
Fast forward to the second half of the 20th century, when Capri enjoyed another boom during the golden age of la dolce vita, when Italian and international celebrities flocked to the island's winding streets.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
-
The paths Jackson and Lackey have taken have been winding and intertwined.—
Teddy Cahill,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
-
Alex Edwards kneeled on the carpet to calm down Zuri Kafuko, 3, by twisting part of her hair back in place.—
William J. Ford,
Baltimore Sun,
25 May 2026
-
Press straight down to cut the dough, without twisting the cutter, to keep the layers intact.—
Terrence Hayes,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Wheeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wheeling. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
