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, 9 Apr. 2026
All terrain wheels and five point safety harnesses, combining easy maneuverability with safety and stability for everyday use.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Key lime juice and fresh lime wheels add their signature citrus flavor that melts together with the graham cracker crust.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Our Edition One package included 20-inch multispoke S-design wheels with a tri-color finish and black offset accents.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The wheels started turning and the pair realized that the floral industry had a transparency problem, not to mention a dearth of innovation.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026
Output travels through a CVT to either the rear wheels or all four, depending on the selection.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 8 Apr. 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.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Especially with everyone thinking black paint and black wheels and all black everything makes for a badass vehicle.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 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
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, 9 Apr. 2026
All terrain wheels and five point safety harnesses, combining easy maneuverability with safety and stability for everyday use.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Key lime juice and fresh lime wheels add their signature citrus flavor that melts together with the graham cracker crust.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Our Edition One package included 20-inch multispoke S-design wheels with a tri-color finish and black offset accents.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The wheels started turning and the pair realized that the floral industry had a transparency problem, not to mention a dearth of innovation.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026
Output travels through a CVT to either the rear wheels or all four, depending on the selection.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 8 Apr. 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.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Especially with everyone thinking black paint and black wheels and all black everything makes for a badass vehicle.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 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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Olson added that when the lights were out, cars on the street would be broken into.—
Adam Duxter,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Munson is a terrific burst of fresh air, enlivening the coach car with humor built from relationship foibles.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The observation window will be short, however, because once Orion swings all the way around the moon, the brightness of Earth will wash out any potential sightings of the moon dust.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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Less through walkouts and more through people feeling like the pendulum swings back, and organizations are trying to hire again.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His fan rotates to distribute the air in the room.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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Organize your pantry supplies with this handy 2-tier bamboo turntable that rotates for easy access to all your everyday cooking essentials.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When the stage revolves late in the play to display Susan’s opulent digs the pale shades of whites and golds almost hurt our eyes.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2026
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But right now, the oil market is the sun around which the stock market revolves.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Frame the face in the most flattering way with a chin-length bob that curves ever so slightly under.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2026
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When motion curves around a central point, its angle is measured in radians; one full rotation is equal to 2π.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fresh off the global success of KPop Demon Hunters, the film’s vocal stars are bringing their fandom full circle with a new collaboration that turns a familiar fast-food run into an immersive experience.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 Steady focus turns effort into visible progress.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The victim was attacked aboard a Bx3 bus at University Ave.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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His campaign goals included reinstating and expanding bus services, attracting additional low-income housing options through federal and state grants, and increasing resource distribution by the city to homeless residents and those struggling with addiction.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When a dog repeatedly wags and whips its tail against hard surfaces, the tip can split open, bruise or break.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Benbrook whips Diamond Hill-Jarvis Benbrook stayed on pace for a playoff berth in District 8-4A as the Lady Bobcats thumped Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis 55-7.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Wheels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wheels. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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