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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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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
Thomas Smith, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
Half-mast refers to flags flown on ships, while half-staff is used for flags flown on land.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Under the public safety order, that same data — especially anything interpreted as a behavioral risk factor — could be flagged by AI as indicative of potential danger.
—Kate Caldwell, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Video footage from the show appeared to show Ó hAnnaidh displaying a flag associated with Hezbollah, and he was subsequently charged with an terrorism offence in May.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025
Half-mast refers to flags flown on ships, while half-staff is used for flags flown on land.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
Some of the world’s largest makers of salty, savory and sweet treats have flagged weakness in their snack portfolio, Josephson said, adding that many of these companies had dramatically hiked their prices in recent years.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Under the public safety order, that same data — especially anything interpreted as a behavioral risk factor — could be flagged by AI as indicative of potential danger.
—Kate Caldwell, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flag
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The alert lists the products' names, UPC numbers, sizes, sell-through dates, store banner names and states for the affected products.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Season 1 star Gyllenhaal executive produces under his Nine Stories banner.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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Layoffs can occur for many reasons; while they can be viewed as a signal about how companies view economic headwinds, the reasons may also be more localized to individual companies amid restructuring or plans to maximize profits.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The left and right side will alternate red and green signals, allowing one vehicle at a tie to merge onto the freeway.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
1 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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Worse still, scans show portions of Gamble’s brain have died, which sends the ensign into a panic.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
7 Aug. 2025
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Betty, a quirky Mexican American with adult braces and cute red prescription glasses, often incorporated her culture into her ensembles using bright colors and patterns, like her famous poncho with the city of Guadalajara emblazoned across the front.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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Way to Celebrate Stacked Yarn Pumpkins Tabletop Decor Designed with soft, ribbed yarn and quintessential seasonal colors, this darling tabletop decor exudes everything warm and cozy.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Now in their 49th season, the Mariners will make their sixth trip to the postseason in hopes of securing their first American League pennant.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Get a $150 bonus opportunity or a $1,500 first bet safety net for MLB pennant race baseball, Thursday night's Seahawks-Cardinals game and more.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Flag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flag. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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