heeled 1 of 2

adjective

as in angled

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verb

past tense of heel
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 heeled
Adjective
The shoes appeared similar to the popular DSquared 2 Riri heeled sandals, which are also a sleek, seductive and rebellious style with towering heels and straps that wrap around the foot and ankle with super-thin leather ties. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 For well-heeled, globe-trotting diners, Noma offered an escape from modernity and the sensation of communing with something more elemental and earthbound. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 Unease between loyal staff and well-heeled employers that casts a harsh light on the class divide? — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 But for more formal occasions—and to achieve Middleton’s leg-lengthening spin on the look—I’m eyeing these heeled styles. — Abby Moore, InStyle, 8 Oct. 2026 Largely inconspicuous from the street, the hotel fits right into the neighborhood, as does the clientele, which tends to be just as well-heeled and stylish as the New Towners that roam the area. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Pair them with a chunky sweater and sneakers, or a classic button-down shirt and heeled booties this season. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2026 Some come flat, others are heeled, but all offer an undeniably chic addition to your fall wardrobe. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026 Plus, the rugged lug sole wedge heel gives you a little extra height without the pain many heeled booties bring, and multiple reviewers rave about their comfort and support. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
Given early reads from retailers and brands, Telsey said styles for fall include ankle, heeled from kitten to high, moto, slouchy, rain and western, among other styles. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 Yoshida back-heeled a shot from the center of the area into the net to give the Galaxy a 2-1 lead in the 48th minute. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026 Fernandes back-heeled a pass to Francisco Trincão, who beat goalkeeper Matt Freese with a precise strike. — Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026 The brand’s Club Slipper, a cross between a glove flat and chunky-heeled pump, is an ideal high-vamp option for the on-the-go girl who doesn’t want to sacrifice comfort for style. — Morgan Evans, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026 And in previous moments of crises or regional instability, like the Arab Spring or last year’s 12-day war between the US and Iran, the well heeled have typically traveled through other cities. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 1 Mar. 2026 The best chance was a backdoor play for Arvidsson, who had a wide open net but heeled it wide. — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026 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. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heeled
  1. angled
  2. tilted
  3. cocked
  4. sloped
  5. tipped
  6. leaned
  7. slanted
  8. canted
Adjective
  • This includes small angled drills that will fit in spaces no ordinary drill can reach as well as massively powerful SDS rotary hammers and demolition drills.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The angled wall of the primary bedroom made fitting in a closet a challenge.
    — Michael Boodro, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of angled
Verb
  • Reczek and Bosley-Smith acknowledge that people with especially conflictual parental relationships were less likely to authorize parent interviews, leaving that parent subsample tilted toward more positive ties.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026
  • By abstaining from economic espionage, the United States has tilted the playing field against itself and magnified the Chinese threat.
    — DAVID S. COHEN, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of tilted
Adjective
  • From lambs with quizzically cocked eyebrows, to lambs whose wooly coats are made of flower petals, to lambs that simply defy description.
    — Deena Prichep, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
  • 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.
    — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Definition of cocked
Verb
  • So, with a swanlike equanimity, her long neck sloped ever so slightly, her face hidden behind a veil, Adelaide greeted the visitor from Moscow.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
  • For now, the VIX futures curve is sloped healthily upward into coming months, but things can shift in a hurry.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of sloped
Adjective
  • Lawrence completed 19 of 29 passes for 182 yards, with an interception on a tipped pass.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • First, Wheaton North’s Johnny Clayton intercepted a tipped pass, but the offense couldn’t move the ball, and the subsequent punt was blocked by Clark Jensen.
    — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of tipped
Verb
  • Where Iran ads are most prevalent While the Iran war ads made up about 5% of the total TV spots aired across the competitive races, some contests leaned into the topic heavily.
    — Kevin Freking, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • While the Iran war ads made up about 5% of the total TV spots aired across the competitive races, some contests leaned into the topic heavily.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of leaned
Adjective
  • This whimsical style, along with a pointed-toe mule silhouette, was elevated by a slanted stiletto heel with an angular, brightly colored cap grounding it.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The incoming wave hits a slanted wall, bounces off at an angle, and rapidly spirals into complete unpredictability.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of slanted
Adjective
  • Inside, the increasingly digital cockpit continues to evolve, with a new dash layout and canted touchscreens.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Definition of canted

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“Heeled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heeled. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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