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a piece of cloth with a special design that is used as an emblem or for signaling
the flags of both countries were prominently displayed at the treaty signing
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as in to fade
to lose bodily strength or vigor
we flagged as we neared the end of the long mountain trail
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Recent Examples of flag
Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
The Lee’s Summit police officer received the Hero Medal on a stage with dozens of American flags as the backdrop, surrounded by Times Square’s iconic structures, massive digital billboards and high-energy atmosphere.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2025
Officials flagged the 49ers' Tatum Bethune for a hard hit to the head when the linebacker slammed into New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart in the third quarter Sunday.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The Japanese national flag is seen at the Bank of Japan (BoJ) headquarters in Tokyo on July 31, 2024.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
The Lee’s Summit police officer received the Hero Medal on a stage with dozens of American flags as the backdrop, surrounded by Times Square’s iconic structures, massive digital billboards and high-energy atmosphere.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
His allies in Georgia flagged chain-of-custody gaps and possible duplicate scanning during the post-election audit period.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2025
Officials flagged the 49ers' Tatum Bethune for a hard hit to the head when the linebacker slammed into New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart in the third quarter Sunday.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flag
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Along with producers Gellar, Zhao and the Zuckermans, Dolly Parton is returning as an executive producer on the series after producing the original under her Sandollar banner.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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The trade show’s organizer said the project stems from its expertise in the fragrance world with its banner Pitti Fragranze fair.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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The victories are seen by many analysts and political figures as a signal that Democrats have regained momentum after losses in the 2024 election cycle—while some Republican voices warn of growing disconnection from core voters.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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His remarks come as China sends new signals on its crypto ambitions.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The ensign, who had neglected to check the tides before entering the harbor, immediately reported his failure to his superiors, who fired him and hauled him before a court-martial.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Four years later, he was commissioned as an ensign and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
9 Aug. 2025
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Choose from three sizes and five colors.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
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Available colors and sizing are limited, so be sure to snap up your pair before they’re gone.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The first year was special for the Diamondbacks, who won a surprise pennant.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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This year, the Blue Jays earned a close divisional win over the Yankees before taking the American League pennant and earning the chance to face the Dodgers.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Flag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flag. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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