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
Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 14 May 2026
Our 2026 Tiguan was loaded with standard features such as 20-inch alloy wheels, LED automatic headlights, heated and cooled seats, heated R-line steering wheel, and a simplified 15-inch infotainment system.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
This page has very mixed feelings about that subsidy, but is not similarly ambivalent about Chicago’s desperate need to get the wheels of development turning again.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
All that grunt is routed to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic transmission.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Large alloy wheels, likely 21-inchers, fill the wells and are wrapped in Pirelli PZero tires.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 14 May 2026
The rising water lapped at the wheels of the plane.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
Each bag is made with a hardside exterior that can handle the chaos of baggage claim, plus they’re fitted with four smooth spinner wheels to navigate through the airport smoothly.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Were wheels in motion at that point?
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2026
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
Its front wheels have an open-wheel design; they’re shrouded in aerodynamic pods but mounted out wide from the streamlined cabin, which looks much more aerospace than automotive.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 14 May 2026
Our 2026 Tiguan was loaded with standard features such as 20-inch alloy wheels, LED automatic headlights, heated and cooled seats, heated R-line steering wheel, and a simplified 15-inch infotainment system.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
This page has very mixed feelings about that subsidy, but is not similarly ambivalent about Chicago’s desperate need to get the wheels of development turning again.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
All that grunt is routed to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual or an eight-speed automatic transmission.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Large alloy wheels, likely 21-inchers, fill the wells and are wrapped in Pirelli PZero tires.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 14 May 2026
The rising water lapped at the wheels of the plane.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
Each bag is made with a hardside exterior that can handle the chaos of baggage claim, plus they’re fitted with four smooth spinner wheels to navigate through the airport smoothly.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Were wheels in motion at that point?
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2026
Verb
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
Noun
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The car was driving at a low speed and the student wasn't hurt.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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For example, even the rarest piece in your closet is first experienced by your car, or your backyard, or the courtyard of a county museum.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Anything less, though, swings the door open for Spurs to clinch survival at Stamford Bridge.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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When Kenobi surrenders and Vader swings his blade through Kenobi’s chest, Kenobi disappears.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Others welcomed the update, noting that Costco frequently rotates items on its food court menu depending on demand and availability.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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The tumbler’s leakproof lid also rotates for three comfortable sipping positions.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Verb
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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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The moving drama revolves on a young boy, the film’s titular character, who escapes the bombing of his southern Iranian village in which his family is killed.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The Page style has a narrow slingback strap, a slim stiletto heel and an open front that curves into a small, petal-like peep-toe rather than a sharp cutout.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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At the top right is the head of the dry river bed — where the life-size heron statue is — and the bed curves down to the driveway on the left.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Another turns downtown into Taste of Black Harrisburg, with food vendors, live mural painting, music, comedy, and chef demonstrations taking over the block.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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The device turns virtually any liquid into a frosty drink within 20 to 30 minutes — with a couple of exceptions.—
Clint Davis,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Passengers were taken from the ship to shore in small boats and transported to Tenerife airport in military buses, without coming into contact with the public, according to Reuters.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The house is a few minutes drive to Gulf Beach, on a bus line, within walking distance of a supermarket, Starbuck’s, and fast food.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Nikki Glaser whips out her silver sparkly bag for the Night of Too Many Stars event presented by Netflix Is a Joke in Los Angeles on May 7.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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The ride travels on an elliptical track and whips riders around bends.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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“Wheels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wheels. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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