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Recent Examples of Synonyms for black flag
Noun
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Boston recently traded away its best player, Rafael Devers, but that shouldn't be seen as the team waving the white flag.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025 -
Trading Chapman, who’s been so good in the closer’s role, likely only happens if the Red Sox are waving the white flag.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
Noun
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In line with the Princess of Wales' attire, the Duchess of Edinburgh also donned a blue and red cape over her gown, a nod to the colors of the union jack.—
Roxanne Adamiyatt,
Town & Country,
7 May 2023
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One dessert that stands out from all the cupcakes, cookies and biscuits decorated with crowns and union jacks is the Jack Russel cake, which brings to mind the king and queen consort's two Jack Russell terriers.—
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2023
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“Black flag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/black%20flag. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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