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
James Powel, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
The push for safe injection sites comes on the heels of a packed City Council hearing on how Mass and Cass spillover is taxing neighborhoods earlier this month.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Freight rates thus far in the second half of 2025 have been characterized by a constant decline on the heels of tariff whiplash that largely dominated the April-to-June stretch and ultimately upended (and cut short) the typical August-to-October peak shipping season.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
The cotton provides enough structure to dress them up or down, pairing well with heels, flats, or sneakers.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
The deal comes hot on the heels of Nvidia pledging a $5 billion investment into Intel, its one-time rival and former American semiconductor champion.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Hall coordinated her look with strappy sandal heels.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
India have taken a stranglehold of the ICC after the recent appointment of Sanjog Gupta as chief executive, hot on the heels of Indian compatriot Jay Shah’s ascension as chair.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Gurrola herself participated in the Nicki Minaj challenge, where people attempt to balance themselves precariously on top of something, often wearing heels.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2025
Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
Emily Ratajkowski has put Paris Texas’ black patent Lidia heels on repeat in New York, pairing them with everything from vintage Gucci to a blazer and capris.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
Las Vegas arrest on heels of Nevada cyberattack The arrest in Las Vegas comes nearly a month after a cyberattack struck Nevada’s public services.
—James Powel, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
The push for safe injection sites comes on the heels of a packed City Council hearing on how Mass and Cass spillover is taxing neighborhoods earlier this month.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
Freight rates thus far in the second half of 2025 have been characterized by a constant decline on the heels of tariff whiplash that largely dominated the April-to-June stretch and ultimately upended (and cut short) the typical August-to-October peak shipping season.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
The cotton provides enough structure to dress them up or down, pairing well with heels, flats, or sneakers.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
The deal comes hot on the heels of Nvidia pledging a $5 billion investment into Intel, its one-time rival and former American semiconductor champion.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Hall coordinated her look with strappy sandal heels.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
India have taken a stranglehold of the ICC after the recent appointment of Sanjog Gupta as chief executive, hot on the heels of Indian compatriot Jay Shah’s ascension as chair.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Gurrola herself participated in the Nicki Minaj challenge, where people attempt to balance themselves precariously on top of something, often wearing heels.
—Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Emily Ratajkowski has put Paris Texas’ black patent Lidia heels on repeat in New York, pairing them with everything from vintage Gucci to a blazer and capris.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heels
Noun
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And yes, dogs and cats can get food poisoning and diarrhea from bacteria.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
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Valeria was able to do any translating, and with help from furniture donated by neighbors the Haskells converted their three-bedroom house into a five-bedroom house to accommodate the Zarutskas along with themselves, Valeria’s adult daughter, and three dogs.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Sep. 2025
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The mechanism feels smooth and sturdy—no awkward jerks or wobbles.—
Zoë Sessums,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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Life is too short to work with jerks.—
Shayne Fitz-Coy,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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For precipitation, the outlook tilts dry.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The balance between civilian authority and military might tilts ominously toward the latter.—
Tom Debley,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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However, another modification the company will make to Super Heavy — though not one included for Flight 10 — will help gain some of those attack angles back.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The style is cut with a low décolleté and rounded toe, set on a curved block heel that angles inward for an architectural profile.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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But the tax benefit will also extend to gambling dealers, clowns, DJs, entertainers, content creators, maids, electricians, plumbers, babysitters, drivers and more.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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These figures–dancers, clowns and muses–are not only recurring motifs in Picasso’s art, but serve as stand-ins for the artist himself, navigating the complex terrain between outsider and icon.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rabies can be found in many other wildlife species, including raccoons, skunks, coyotes and foxes.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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After World War I, fur remained a status garment, though lower-cost furs like skunk, mole, and musquash entered mainstream winter wear.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Rabies can be found in many other wildlife species, including raccoons, skunks, coyotes and foxes.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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After World War I, fur remained a status garment, though lower-cost furs like skunk, mole, and musquash entered mainstream winter wear.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While you may be tempted to blame other animals such as opossums or snakes, or even coyotes for making holes or burrows in your yard, these creatures are more likely to use existing animal holes for their dens.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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There’s an art gallery, the Birds of Prey Center, an otter exhibit, and Desertarium, which features turtles, snakes, lizards, frogs, and more.—
Lauren Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Heels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heels. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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