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as in heavyweight
one of high position or importance within a group
she's a major wheel in that state's Democratic Party
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as in cycle
a series of events or actions that repeat themselves regularly and in the same order
the wheel of time turns: the children are now the parents, and their children have taken their place at the school desks
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as in car
wheels plural, 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 to swing
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 to spin
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 to rotate
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 to curve
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 wheel
Tim Chester, AFAR Media, 29 July 2025
Our test car—in fact a Launch Edition, with the Pilot and Plus packs, also came with 22-inch wheels that look anything but low-drag.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2025
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 23 June 2025
Everyone did the right thing by you though and even made a long pathway so you could be wheeled out!
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
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Noun
To do so, join a cycling tour at Russian River Adventures to see the sights on two wheels with a knowledgeable guide.
—Tim Chester, AFAR Media, 29 July 2025
Our test car—in fact a Launch Edition, with the Pilot and Plus packs, also came with 22-inch wheels that look anything but low-drag.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2025
Verb
When the tub was filled, it was wheeled down a hallway toward a holding area.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 23 June 2025
Everyone did the right thing by you though and even made a long pathway so you could be wheeled out!
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wheel
Noun
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So my challenge to him was, well break into the rotation and make that Hall of Fame coach earn your trust.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Both are now in the rotation at low Single-A Lake Elsinore.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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There are many factors to explain why two particular teams unite on the dance floor, from executive friendships to teams’ competitive cycles.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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And this is just one facet of how the climate crisis and public health are intertwined and why regulating greenhouse gas emissions is core to breaking this cycle.—
Henna Hundal,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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The worker then pointed across the lot to Norman — who was washing someone’s car, tending to his summer job, minding his business.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Late this spring, I was led into a car in Kyiv, blindfolded, and driven to a secret factory in western Ukraine.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Never did Nick Kurtz consider this, not as a young boy learning to swing left-handed in Lancaster, Pa., or during the charmed collegiate career that catapulted him into baseball’s consciousness.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Bleacher Report's Zachary Rymer recently suggested the Houston Astros could swing a blockbuster trade deadline deal for Miami Marlins hurler Edward Cabrera in the coming days.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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When a ball spins quickly through the air, the placement of its rough elements matters less; the ball moves as if these features are evenly distributed.—
Emma R. Hasson,
Scientific American,
25 July 2025
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On July 22 and August 5, the Earth will spin a little more than a millisecond faster than usual.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 July 2025
Verb
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There are also rotating daily specials, with vegetarian versions typically available.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Since its debut on Sept. 1, 1991, E! News has featured a rotating lineup of hosts, delivering pop culture updates to audiences around the world.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Enjoying an excellent day in front of a vociferous home support at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, the 36-year-old found himself in a spot of bother when his tee shot at the par-four 11th curved into the rough on the right of the fairway.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
19 July 2025
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Most storms that form off Florida’s east coast tend to track north or northeast along the Atlantic, often curving away from the U.S. mainland.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
15 July 2025
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Fister, meanwhile, turned into a strikeout machine, and well, a latter-day Alexander, with an 11.4 K/BB ratio and a 1.79 ERA in 11 starts.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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The trade turned into one of the most lopsided deals in big-league history.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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“Wheel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wheel. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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