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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
Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
The buyer intends to continue operating the property under the Hyatt Place flag, according to Atlas Hospitality Group.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Amber Brenza, Health, 5 May 2026
Yelp’s Lewis flagged as growth windows for the trend.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2026
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Noun
When a country comes under attack, rallying around the flag is instinctive.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
The buyer intends to continue operating the property under the Hyatt Place flag, according to Atlas Hospitality Group.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Verb
Utz recalled select Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips after seasoning powder was flagged for possible Salmonella contamination.
—Amber Brenza, Health, 5 May 2026
Yelp’s Lewis flagged as growth windows for the trend.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flag
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Taking charge in February of 2018, the new CEO immensely ramped up the marketing budget for everything from Google Search banner ads to introductory offers for resort stays, all aimed at his target demographic.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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The sign on the building’s exterior has been replaced by a banner from fellow local Mexican brand El Semáforo, which specializes in tacos and birria dishes.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
6 May 2026
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Analysts said the decision could serve as a signal to founders about relocating sensitive technology overseas.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Transportation officials say the ongoing closures are part of an effort to modernize signals and improve the reliability of subway service, with work expected to wrap in 2027.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The ensign is hoisted, the pennant is broken, the orders have been read, the first watch set.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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In April 1942, Ford joined the U.S. Naval Reserve, receiving a commission as an ensign.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The classic brushes come in two different sizes and 15 to 20 colors each, with every one working well.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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But if our test cars are any indication of what’s possible during the ordering process, these accent colors can be altered or removed as would-be owners see fit.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Since the start of last season, PSG’s pre-match posters and pennants for their European ties have been designed by university students from two of the city’s schools for design and architecture.—
Tomás Hill López-Menchero,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
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The manager also recalled how, when Boone worked at ESPN, Sterling re-recorded the former third baseman’s 2003 pennant-winning homer for the Yankees.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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“Flag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flag. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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