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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hannah Wallace,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for wheeling
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
See All Example Sentences for wheeling
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wheeling
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Given modern advances, many organizations are turning towards auto-triaging by AI services and other digital tools to help ease the burden for physicians.
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Then he got caught up in the race to perform at certain festivals and venues, turning his career into a checklist.
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With menus inspired by the seasons, rotating dishes, bold flavors and comforting classics adorn the menu, like their famous crispy fried chicken and their shrimp and grits.
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Accommodation includes two owner’s suites—one with a rotating bed, the other with a reflecting pool—a spacious full-beam VIP, and four guest cabins.
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The innovation used a revolving cylinder and a reversible wringer to separate and clean clothing.
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For those carrying tens of thousands of dollars in revolving debt, those interest charges can make the repayment process feel like a moving target.
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The tracks where the train derailed are on a curving section of a bridge over the Grand Calumet River.
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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.
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Because of this, cells develop randomly and uncontrollably, deviating from anything that mirrors human development.
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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.
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Ospreay struck Strickland, who responded by whipping a chain at him.
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Vargas is accused of repeatedly whipping the cab’s hood with a belt, denting it, cops said.
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Andrade landed her double-twisting Yurchenko vault cleanly with a small step, earning a massive score from the judges.
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Scientists have discovered a new way to control quantum light sources by twisting atomically thin layers of a material known as hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), a breakthrough that could help bring quantum technologies closer to practical use.
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Just like in the teaser, there are several nods to the magical world from the original film from self-spinning spoons to umbrella dives off a roof, and of course, midnight margaritas.
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Common illusions at sea include ships appearing as spinning in circles or sailing on land, posing dangers to commercial maritime vessels trying to navigate.
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“Wheeling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wheeling. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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