as in tilted
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 Synonyms for heeled
Verb
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Floating vanity mirrors are angled to reflect the hillside beyond.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025 -
The judge added that while both towers are shown from the perspective of someone standing at ground level, looking up, the towers are angled in different directions and show different times.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But the jail was at the center of public discussions leading up to the vote, and both supporters and opponents leaned heavily on that in urging voters to cast ballots for or against the tax measure.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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In a time when Black men were often boxed into stereotypes of toughness and stoicism, Wally leaned into warmth.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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The chart below highlights minimum wages in 2024 and 2025, including tipped wages, their most recent increases, and the factors driving these changes.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
3 Jan. 2025
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While many local governments are leading the way with higher minimum wages, tipped workers still often earn less than the regular wage, the think tank notes.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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If your small space is flanked by strong vertical fences or walls, the easiest solution is to cover the surface with plants.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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While some programs featuring influencers and vertical excerpts of TV shows and movies are covered by union agreements, other projects don’t have those protections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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“Heeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heeled. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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