Definition of wheelmannext
as in driver
a person who travels by automobile we'll need someone to be our wheelman for the heist

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Recent Examples of wheelman Known for his competitiveness and technical skill, Larson is respected across NASCAR as a true wheelman. Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025 Getaway driver extraordinaire Jim Ellis (Josh Holloway) is a very good wheelman who enjoys being a very good wheelman. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 May 2025 The ’77 Volare, a Tarantino-ish getaway vehicle, was discovered abandoned in an alley a few blocks outside of Beverly Hills, but the wheelman, like the gun, was never found. Scott Huver, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025 Meanwhile, world-class wheelmen from outside NASCAR will get a shot, beginning with four-time Indianapolis 500 champion Helio Castroneves at Daytona International Speedway. Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2025 After his son is violently murdered and his business collapses, an encounter with an old friend from his days as a wheelman resurfaces old habits, sending Gracian on a high-stakes collision course with a violent criminal syndicate. Peter White, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024 The 75-year-old wheelman somehow survived the dramatic 300-mph wreck that also saw his vehicle bounce off a pair of concrete guard walls. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 24 June 2024
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  • Even in Moscow, extraordinary scenes are emerging of cars and trucks lining up outside gas stations, with some drivers waiting for hours with no guarantee of being able to fill up.
    Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The fireworks event is an important economic driver in a year when Big Bear saw less snow than usual during its peak winter months, the travel organization said.
    Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

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“Wheelman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wheelman. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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