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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 heeled
Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
On January 1, Hadid proved black-and-white is still the all-time chicest combo, pairing her ecru pants with a simple white long-sleeve t-shirt, a collarless black leather jacket, and all-black accessories; including every straight-leg jean's best friend, the heeled ankle bootie.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2026
Dress these up with a satin turtleneck blouse, and a pair of Christen heeled mules.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
Fairfax & Favor Regina heeled knee-high boots in the Fog shade, which is a blend of gray and brown.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
Phillips wore a brown wool coat over his black suit; his fiancée opted for a tweed matching set with black heeled boots.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 29 Dec. 2025
On that outing, however, Kris ditched the gloves and wore heeled booties.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
Designed to highlight your curves and add length to your legs, the jeans have a stretchy, snug fit with a dramatic flare leg that gives them an elevated, sophisticated look that’s great for pairing with heeled boots or chunky heels.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025
Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Dreyer authored a perfect response when Escondido’s Corey Baird heeled him an ideal pass to some 12 yards from the goal.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Nov. 2025
Potted plants can be brought indoors during cold snaps, into a cool location such as an unheated garage, or heeled into the ground over winter to protect the roots.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
Chip heeled tight to my left, his ears laid back, whining softly.
—Joel M. Vance, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2025
In one sequence, Korpisalo came up with an excellent save on Alex Killorn down the slot and then lucked out when Cutter Gauthier heeled another glittering chance from the same area.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Maybe there was something more to this magazine than wall art for the well-heeled.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Wear them casually with a sweater and pair of sneakers, or dress it up with a pair of heeled boots and a snazzy blouse.
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The backstory Built initially as cabanas for ship-owning families to cool off over summer (where the current Matsuihsa restaurant is found), the Astir Palace hotel was constructed in 1967 as an upmarket destination for the well-heeled.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for heeled
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The set also includes an angled stand for the ship, as well as a minifigure tile to complete the design.—
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The hemline of the dress included ruffles in a cascading, angled design.—
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Today, Smith wears pleated khakis, a plaid vest, and a newsboy cap tilted to the side.—
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Masamaki wears the oversized cap tilted back with a wide grin — a playful contrast to its authoritarian design.—
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The actor Nicholas Christopher—brawny, bald, with a perpetually cocked eyebrow that brings to mind Yul Brynner—strode through the aisles of Tashkent Supermarket in Brighton Beach one afternoon.—
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Such ambiguity works to the film’s advantage, as Leonberg focuses on Indy’s face and lets audiences project our own feelings onto the cocked head, the questioning expression, his brows arched in either curiosity or concern.—
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For those times when the ground is just too bumpy, sloped or otherwise uncomfortable to pitch a tent, the Float also comes with a hammock kit.—
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It is gently sloped and features an indentation that serves as a natural rest point for my middle finger, with the shutter release positioned at an angle on top.—
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The score was set up by a Tylin Williams end zone interception off a tipped pass.—
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Investigators later determined Ly was armed with an orange-tipped, replica handgun and a knife, text in the video reads.—
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Her version of Billie Jo leaned into the character’s ambition and flair for entertainment.—
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Epic has leaned into marquee European resorts and interconnected ski domains.—
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The shoes are set on a striking slanted heel that measures 100mm and stands out thanks to the Louboutin signature red leather sole.—
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Right under the slanted roof on the top floor, the cozy entry-level rooms feature exposed ceiling beams and about 20 square feet of floor space, but their small windows (and no views to speak of) leave them a little dark.—
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The company presented the AIR ONE, an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.—
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Space-savers will include pull-out vertical pantries that slide into narrow spaces, toe-kick drawers that utilize the area beneath your cabinets and corner carousel units that make those awkward spaces accessible.—
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“Heeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heeled. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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