wheels 1 of 2

plural of wheel

wheels

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of wheel
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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 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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as in turns
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 wheels
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, 7 Sep. 2025 Included in the sale is the Meridian Carry-on, which measures 14 inches wide and 22 inches tall, wheels included. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025 Dullness is a general problem in Sacrifice, which spins its wheels in its middle stretch, killing time before its fiery finale. Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025 His wheels surprised opposing franchises — and even his own — in his debut season. Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025 The range can improve with smaller wheels offered as optional equipment. James Raia, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025 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, 5 Aug. 2025 Highlights include live music and entertainment, kid zone featuring hot wheels derby and power wheels race, food trucks, merchandise vendors and community booths along with raffles and Ocean Beach after parties. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025 These ambitious efforts will rely heavily on advanced mobility systems — like the next-generation wheels and tires that could be developed through the Rock and Roll Challenge. Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
  • About 18 vehicles, including a number of rare barn find cars, were auctioned from the collection.
    Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Take Tesla, Elon Musk's car company last week delivered its first electric SUV, Model Y, from its showroom in Mumbai.
    Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Toward the end of autumn, Paul McCartney swings through the United Center for a pair of dates on his Got Back Tour.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • One lucky executive will soon take charge of the grandest park of them all when Disneyland swings open its doors on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The United States holds the G20’s presidency in 2026 — a position that rotates among the 19 countries and the European Union, which make up the group.
    Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
  • In contrast, the team’s innovative solution rotates the printing platform, allowing powder to be deposited and fused continuously.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The mortality curves from Gompertz models associated with the three migratory strategies are presented on panel A–C—the death rates m(x) (gray dots) are also presented.
    GrrlScientist, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • As the road curves around, the Inland Sea comes into view, its small pool feeding into the ocean through a massive slit in the cliff.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The Sound Of Music turns 60 this year – and Disney has happily opted to celebrate the occasion by remastering the film in 4K resolution and high dynamic range for a worldwide re-release at the cinema and on 4K Blu-ray disc.
    John Archer, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • However, a third gang member shows up, and Peaches (as well as the couple) are shot to death in a burglary that quickly turns into a homicidal scene with multiple bodies.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • At the WellChild Awards in London on Monday, May 8, Harry, 40, chatted with 13-year-old Grace Tutt, a Special Recognition winner who uses a wheelchair following a bus crash.
    Erin Hill, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • In February, more than 40 people were killed in southern Mexico when a bus traveling to Tabasco from the tourist city of Cancun hit a trailer truck and caught fire.
    Lizbeth Diaz, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • To accomplish this, Barton turned to the fundamental dance technique of spotting, where the dancer finds a focal point in front of them and whips their head around to hold that focus spot and keep themself centered.
    Oliver Sava, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Wind whips both the sound waves and temperatures around, so bring a blanket even if it’s not forecast to rain or hail.
    John Wenzel, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The small-batch ice cream shop spins up scoops inspired by classic Filipino flavors, including as Ube Cookies & Cream, Jackfruit Chili Nut, and Keso Guava Cheesecake.
    Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Dullness is a general problem in Sacrifice, which spins its wheels in its middle stretch, killing time before its fiery finale.
    Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025

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“Wheels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wheels. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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