flyer
noun
fly·er
less common spelling of flier
1
2
: a reckless or speculative venture
—usually used in the phrase take a flier
He took a flier in politics soon after getting his degree.
3
usually flyer
: an advertising circular
Flyers announcing the concert were distributed throughout the city.
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Jimmy Gracey stands at 6 feet, 1 inch tall and weighs around 175 pounds, according to a missing person flyer.
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The Department of Homeland Security shutdown has saddled flyers with long lines at airports.
—Emily Davies, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2026
This is quite a feat considering mosquitoes are weak flyers.
—David Hu, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
Vance is, however, still maintaining a robust fundraising schedule as finance chair of the Republican National Committee, with fundraisers scheduled in Dallas and Austin later this month, according to fundraiser flyers obtained by ABC News.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The Department of Homeland Security shutdown has saddled flyers with long lines at airports.
—Emily Davies, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2026
This is quite a feat considering mosquitoes are weak flyers.
—David Hu, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
Vance is, however, still maintaining a robust fundraising schedule as finance chair of the Republican National Committee, with fundraisers scheduled in Dallas and Austin later this month, according to fundraiser flyers obtained by ABC News.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Flyer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flyer. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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