as in dogs
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
felt like a heel when she found out that she'd blamed the wrong person
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as in slopes
to set or cause to be at an angle
the strong gust heeled the sailboat almost to the point of capsizing, but we managed to right it
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Recent Examples of heels
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
Their 15 Ks came on the heels of their 17-strikeout game on Wednesday afternoon in Toronto.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Washington had Buffalo on its heels early, scoring three goals in the first six minutes for a 3-0 lead.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
At the Smart Works capsule collection launch in 2019, Meghan enhanced the look with gold accessories and brown heels.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
The album cover shows the 23-year-old star upside down on a swing set, mary jane heels in the air, wearing a baby-pink dress against a blue sky.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
On the heels of record-low traffic fatalities during 2025, city data shows the first quarter of 2026 to have been among the safest on New York City streets on record.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
On the heels of a turbulent March, which saw dramatic swings in temperature throughout the Washington DC area, weather experts expect a warm and dry April.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Thong sandals with low heels went from being a risky idea to a shoe that seems to solve every style challenge.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
These sultry heels have a subtle pink hue like the Elisabet Tang heels, as well as eye-catching hold hardware on the back.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
The action then moves to a studio where Law Roach is styling Adrina Lima who is wearing an archival Maison Margiela top with a Miss Claire Sullivan skirt and Helmut Lang heels.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
Amanu, the youngest, is the most experimental, wearing business casual ties and button downs one day and trying on a sequined dress and heels the next.
—Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
This Becca jumpsuit is a one-and-done outfit that’s lightweight enough to pack without bulk and versatile enough to take you from a day of sightseeing in sneakers or to dinner in heels.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
Their 15 Ks came on the heels of their 17-strikeout game on Wednesday afternoon in Toronto.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Washington had Buffalo on its heels early, scoring three goals in the first six minutes for a 3-0 lead.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
At the Smart Works capsule collection launch in 2019, Meghan enhanced the look with gold accessories and brown heels.
—Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
The album cover shows the 23-year-old star upside down on a swing set, mary jane heels in the air, wearing a baby-pink dress against a blue sky.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
On the heels of record-low traffic fatalities during 2025, city data shows the first quarter of 2026 to have been among the safest on New York City streets on record.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
On the heels of a turbulent March, which saw dramatic swings in temperature throughout the Washington DC area, weather experts expect a warm and dry April.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Thong sandals with low heels went from being a risky idea to a shoe that seems to solve every style challenge.
—Alex Sales, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Savoy Brown also wore Manolo Blahnik heels with a Hanut Singh ring.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 Feb. 2026
These sultry heels have a subtle pink hue like the Elisabet Tang heels, as well as eye-catching hold hardware on the back.
—Jordan Julian, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
The action then moves to a studio where Law Roach is styling Adrina Lima who is wearing an archival Maison Margiela top with a Miss Claire Sullivan skirt and Helmut Lang heels.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
Amanu, the youngest, is the most experimental, wearing business casual ties and button downs one day and trying on a sequined dress and heels the next.
—Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heels
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Those who use the path with their dogs are encouraged to contact a veterinarian if a foxtail barb is found.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Given their disparate geographical locations, this suggested that dogs were already widespread across western Eurasia between 18,500 and 14,000 years ago, according to the study.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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Safer travel can be found on lower-angle terrain, generally slopes less than 30 degrees, particularly in areas sheltered from the wind.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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One of my favorite choices is developing a dry creek bed that slopes away from a home's foundation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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In the new sequel, Grace teams with her estranged younger sister, Faith (Kathryn Newton), as they’re hunted by four elite families full of murderous jerks scrambling to become the High Seat of a Council that controls the world.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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Smarmy jerks can get obscenely wealthy in this country just by managing other people’s money.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2026
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To perform forward motion, the two rear rotors increase speed while the front rotors simultaneously reduce speed, creating an imbalance that tilts the drone and propels it forward.—
Etiido Uko
March 30,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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The public mood is dark, the president is underwater, and the congressional ballot already tilts toward the opposition.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The section of the bud that houses the driver is a small sphere that angles the speaker drivers into the ear canal without blocking the opening, ensuring almost perfect transparency for your surroundings.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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Compassionate Venus angles off auspicious Jupiter, spotlighting your 8th House of Generous Intimacy, which could signal adjustments around trust and money.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Performances and stunts are delivered by international acrobats and clowns during music and light shows.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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How did clowns become a protest symbol?—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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Authorities found a total of 105 dead animals, including 77 rabbits, 23 chickens, two cats, a duck, a skunk and a squirrel, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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That’s a sure way to invite not only raccoons but other unwanted guests such as mice, opossums, and skunks.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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Deer, snakes, and birds flee past you, even the insects attempt to escape.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Unlike regular drain snakes that require manual control, the DrainShroom disposable drain snakes are designed to attach to any power drill to create a highly effective hair clog grabbing tool.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Heels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heels. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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