as in car
slang
a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels
now that I've got wheels, I can go to the outlet mall
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as in swings
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 rotates
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 revolves
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 curves
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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Recent Examples of wheels
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
Another video showed the carriage flipping over with the remaining passengers inside after its wheels struck another carriage at the park.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 18 June 2026
These days, most cars use brake discs on all four wheels, though some older brake systems might mix in a set of drum brakes in the front or back.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Couples who are willing to climb into Ferris wheels at festivals and decide that Guns N' Roses needs the proper mood to be set before hitting the stage.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
The earliest wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano were apparently much smaller than the car-tire-sized ones that are standard now, but no less coveted.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Rivian’s Halo wheels provide a tactile experience unmatched by competitors, setting the R2 apart.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 11 June 2026
When both wheels are aligned, the robot goes straight.
—Lee-Lean Shu, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
James Taylor, CBS News, 18 June 2026
The trio rebuild the tower and Guerrero goes up again, pulling the line for about four minutes more before the group takes down the tower, wheels the cart away from the window and walks away.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
The robot wheels forward on flat ground, raises its legs in a motion similar to a dog climbing stairs, and then resumes rolling where the terrain allows.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Stripped to her underwear and tied to a chair, Evelyn begs for her life as Gein wheels out a corpse, wraps its long-dead fingers around the handle of a hammer, and brings both inanimate objects down on Evelyn’s head.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2025
Not only are flights plentiful, affordable, and brief—the journey, wheels up to wheels down, is just shy of two hours—the Windy City has long been home to one of the country’s most vibrant and diverse restaurant scenes.
—Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
In a video posted to Instagram, the 47-year-old HGTV host wheels two carry-ons through an airport terminal.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
Another video showed the carriage flipping over with the remaining passengers inside after its wheels struck another carriage at the park.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 18 June 2026
These days, most cars use brake discs on all four wheels, though some older brake systems might mix in a set of drum brakes in the front or back.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Couples who are willing to climb into Ferris wheels at festivals and decide that Guns N' Roses needs the proper mood to be set before hitting the stage.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
The earliest wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano were apparently much smaller than the car-tire-sized ones that are standard now, but no less coveted.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Rivian’s Halo wheels provide a tactile experience unmatched by competitors, setting the R2 apart.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 11 June 2026
When both wheels are aligned, the robot goes straight.
—Lee-Lean Shu, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Verb
The duo then wheels the mower down the walkway and loads it onto their trailer before taking off.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 18 June 2026
The trio rebuild the tower and Guerrero goes up again, pulling the line for about four minutes more before the group takes down the tower, wheels the cart away from the window and walks away.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
The robot wheels forward on flat ground, raises its legs in a motion similar to a dog climbing stairs, and then resumes rolling where the terrain allows.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Stripped to her underwear and tied to a chair, Evelyn begs for her life as Gein wheels out a corpse, wraps its long-dead fingers around the handle of a hammer, and brings both inanimate objects down on Evelyn’s head.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2025
Not only are flights plentiful, affordable, and brief—the journey, wheels up to wheels down, is just shy of two hours—the Windy City has long been home to one of the country’s most vibrant and diverse restaurant scenes.
—Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
In a video posted to Instagram, the 47-year-old HGTV host wheels two carry-ons through an airport terminal.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wheels
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In Mississippi, Highway 49 was covered with up to three feet of water, stranding cars, local officials reported to the weather service.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Police say the woman was standing outside her home when a group in a car approached her.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Smarter, Not Larger The conversation around AI often swings between extremes.—
Scott Byrne,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Toward the beginning of the episode, the group sits down to eat at a hole-in-the-wall barbecue spot and the camera swings around the table in a sweeping circular motion, capturing everyone laughing, bonding and sharing a meal.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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The top rotates to move with the wind instead of blowing over, and it’s made of anti-rust stainless steel for durability outdoors.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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Rather than a small drawer or tray, the divided top of West Elm’s storage coffee table rotates to reveal an empty storage cavity to fill with throw blankets, books, or video game controllers.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
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But the movie revolves, of course, around the guys planning and executing their labyrinthine heist.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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That happens simply because Earth revolves, but the planets also move across the sky, further complicating things.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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Tumon Bay, the island’s main resort district, curves in a sweep of gorgeous waters backed by limestone cliffs and a skyline of hotels that reflect Guam’s long‑standing popularity with Japanese and Korean travelers.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
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Phoebe Philo’s version, a backless white tank with a dramatic ruffle that curves across the waist and up the shoulder blades transforms the silhouette into an avant-garde sculpture.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Keep a core of year-round basics, then rotate a few season-specific pieces in and out as the weather turns.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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The Free the Youth x Air Jordan 16 turns the shoe’s hallmark shroud into a component for choosing your own adventure.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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Gonzalez said a summary of the incident did not indicate that any occupants, other than the driver, were on the bus at the time of the crash.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
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The company has also added stations to inspect class six and eight commercial trucks and buses along with new cameras for interior inspections for all vehicles.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Verb
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The vessel bends, blocks, and whips the wind into complex micro-currents before the air ever hits the sails.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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In the fourth minute, Meschack Elia whips a ball across the box to Bakambu, eight yards from goal.—
Franklin Leonard,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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“Wheels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wheels. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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