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1
as in chance
a risky undertaking
willing to take a flier on the bold, new venture
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2
as in pilot
one who flies or is qualified to fly an aircraft or spacecraft
a hot-air balloon flier
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Recent Examples of flier
But his pass-rushing skills and production are worth a flier in Round 4.
ROUND 5, PICK 145: QB KYLE MCCORD, SYRACUSE
Some draft experts expect the Jets to draft a quarterback early.
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
For nearly a month, the Construction and General Building Laborers’ Local 79 union has been stationed outside of 100 Prince Street and has handed out more than 1,000 fliers alleging that Miu Miu is allowing Folor Inc. to exploit construction workers and demanding just wages for workers.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
The feel is more that of the upper first class deck of the Boeing 747, which was a favorite of many frequent fliers.
—Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Corporate travel policies by and large restrict their fliers to at best business class on long flights.
—Edward Russell, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
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Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
For nearly a month, the Construction and General Building Laborers’ Local 79 union has been stationed outside of 100 Prince Street and has handed out more than 1,000 fliers alleging that Miu Miu is allowing Folor Inc. to exploit construction workers and demanding just wages for workers.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
The feel is more that of the upper first class deck of the Boeing 747, which was a favorite of many frequent fliers.
—Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Corporate travel policies by and large restrict their fliers to at best business class on long flights.
—Edward Russell, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flier
Noun
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The more Hutson figures it out, the better the Canadiens’ chances become of pulling off an upset against the Capitals.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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There is a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Saturday with a high of 80.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2025
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Furthermore, Gambon was a licensed pilot and a car aficionado who appeared on the iconic BBC series Top Gear.—
Julia Emmanuele,
EW.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Warning notices advising pilots and mariners to steer clear of the test area indicated the missile and its hypersonic glide vehicle were supposed to splash down in the mid-Atlantic Ocean hundreds of miles north and northeast of Puerto Rico.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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However, both of them will be highly scrutinized moving forward, as will the Ravens’ decision-makers for taking a second-round gamble on Green.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Beijing knows a full-scale invasion would risk direct war with the U.S., a destructive gamble for China’s already wobbly economy at a time when Trump has added 145% tariffs to its burdens.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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Emily Shilling, one of the transgender soldiers who brought the case, is a naval aviator with 19 years of service and flew 60 combat missions before becoming a Navy test pilot.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2025
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O’Hare was the first naval aviator recipient of the Medal of Honor.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2025
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Baty started an inning-ending double play in the fifth, and made a tough throw to get Trea Turner out in the seventh.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
23 Apr. 2025
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The one event not being carried forward is the standing power throw, which required soldiers to throw a 10-pound medicine ball over their heads and backward.—
Ellen Mitchell,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
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Much of World Liberty Financial's operation is still shrouded in mystery, but its founders have touted its ambitious goal of integrating their venture into the everyday traditional retail system.—
Soo Rin Kim,
ABC News,
3 May 2025
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To Save Your Passwords, Microsoft Warns App Users Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Saturday, May 3rd Cleaning is often seen as unglamorous, labor-intensive work, deterring those chasing trendier ventures.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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“Flier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flier. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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