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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of heels
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Pair it with cushioned sneakers for a comfortable and casual sightseeing look, or glam it up with heels and jewelry for an evening-ready ensemble.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
This came on the heels of another fleeting feel-good moment for the Rangers (20-18-6), who opened the new year by defeating the two-time defending champion Florida Panthers in Friday’s Winter Classic.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Paltrow and Affleck met on the heels of her breakup with Brad Pitt back in 1997 and parted ways roughly three years later.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
However, China is on their heels.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
The suspension also came on the heels of CBS canceling The Late Show in July after 33 years on the air.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Jan. 2026
Standout shoe deals include a staple pair of white sneakers under $15, dressy heels at 50% off, and knee-high boots marked down to $30.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
However, leave it to one of the biggest heels around, Dominik Mysterio, to interrupt the proceedings.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
For footwear, Rodrigo slipped into Babette Mary Jane heels from Stuart Weitzman in a shiny black patent leather.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 21 Dec. 2025
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
Noun
The cropped style allows for easy styling with flats, ankle boots, tennis shoes, or heels, while the high-rise waist, flare leg, and bold gold side buttons add a touch of retro fun.
—Verb
The action then moves to a studio where Law Roach is styling Adrina Lima who is wearing an archival Maison Margiela top with a Miss Claire Sullivan skirt and Helmut Lang heels.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for heels
Noun
-
Pipes and sewers can be very dangerous for pets and wildlife and Roto-Rooter, with specialized equipment and personnel, has become a go-to call to save cats, dogs, turtles and more.—
-
In the year since its formation, the group has hosted two Christmas carols; held bi-weekly cleanups on Broadway; rallied residents to walk their dogs in the business corridor; weeded and placed new native plants at Promenade Park; encouraged the community to dine out on Broadway and more.—
Verb
-
Meanwhile, seawater intrudes like an advancing army toward thicker ice, which rests on bedrock that slopes inward toward the bowl-like center of the continent.—
Noun
-
Instead, the Engel-Jackson family is more run-of-the-mill awful — a recognizable pack of self-serving jerks more focused on the appearance of cheer than any real kindness.—
-
That rich people sure can be easily manipulable jerks?—
Verb
-
Breakfast at The Restaurant starts off strong with pastries prepared by the in-house French pastry chef, while later in the day, the menu tilts toward elevated Asian cuisine.—
-
Their family property has sat empty for years — the horse corral's beams are broken and its roof caved in, the garage tilts, and the house needs extensive repairs.—
Verb
-
In 2026, however, with social media showcasing neck angles few mortals are born with, expectations are sky-high—for patients and doctors alike.—
-
In one of Storch’s pictures, an old man on a wooden porch angles his face up toward the sun.—
Noun
-
Six Flags Magic Mountain will fill the summer, fall and winter seasons in 2026 with an entertaining mix of Superman and Harley Quinn, Oktoberfest beers and Bavarian pretzels, killer clowns and blood curdling screams and Santa Claus and faux snow.—
-
There are articles about Frank Sinatra and Michael Jordan, royals and rock stars, cowboys and clowns.—
Noun
-
Thiols are responsible for the distinctive aromas of skunk spray and ripe durian; they’re also added to natural gas to provide a detectable rotten-egg smell at even trace levels.—
-
Some owls will hunt the wildlife that raids our garbage cans, like skunks and opossums.—
Noun
-
Scarecrows, plastic owls and snakes, flashy pinwheels, and wind chimes are also of questionable efficacy.—
-
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, there are 44 species of native snakes in Florida, but just six are venomous.—
Cite this Entry
“Heels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heels. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share