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Synonyms

wheels

British  
/ wiːlz /

plural noun

  1. the main directing force behind an organization, movement, etc

    the wheels of government

  2. an informal word for car

  3. a series of intricately connected events, plots, etc

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Example Sentences

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For example, they can control a robot's wheels, arms, or fingers to complete a task.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

When he was diagnosed with cancer, King said Myers remained true to his character and was "all about the fight" and "keeping the motorcycle wheels turning".

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

There’s a lot going on, including a spinning of wheels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“Far be it for us to know who Cohen is after but it does look like he has put the wheels in motion,” Bilson wrote.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

She wasn’t sure if submarines had steering wheels, but she couldn’t think of anything else to make it go where she wanted.

From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan

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