Synonyms for

Wheeling

Verb / ˈwi:lɪŋ / / ˈhwi:lɪŋ / Another word for wheeling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the act of turning or rotating quickly, or moving in a circular motion

Synonyms & similar words

wheelaround rolling wheel wheeling roll cycle pedal bike bicycle rotating spinning turning twirling circling revolving rolling gyrating pivoting swiveling whirling tumbling rounding looping orbiting circulating screwing winding curving bowling

Synonyms by register

Formal

rotating revolving circulating traversing

Informal

cruising rolling going moving

Literary

gyrating spiraling circling

Antonyms

standing stationary still rooted immobile anchored

Common collocations

  • wheeling and dealing
  • wheeling a cart
  • wheeling a suitcase
  • wheeling a bike
  • wheeling a stroller
  • wheeling through the park
  • wheeling around a corner

Word family

noun wheel
verb wheel
adjective wheeled

Usage note

Often used in the idiom 'wheeling and dealing' to describe shrewd or unscrupulous business practices. Can also refer to the physical act of moving something on wheels.

Example sentences

  1. The bicycle wheels were wheeling down the hill.
  2. The car was wheeling around the corner.
  3. The dancers were wheeling and twirling across the stage.
  4. The airplane was wheeling in the sky.
  5. The windmill was wheeling in the wind.

Quotes

  • Life is like a wheel. Sooner or later, it always comes back around to where it started.
  • I love the feeling of the fresh air on my face and the wind blowing through my hair.
  • The wheels of justice turn slowly, but grind exceedingly fine.

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