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as in banner
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
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
The float at the front of the line featured Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy with Mickey waving the flag, Goofy banging a drum, and Donald on flute, a giant eagle looming over them from behind.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Sajjad Hussain | Afp | Getty Images A landmark trade deal between the European Union and India has been lauded as a major breakthrough for Europe’s biggest carmakers, although analysts have flagged competition concerns in one of the world’s fastest growing markets.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
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Wunmi Mosaku and Delroy Lindo will be flying the flag for the usually well-performing Brits at this year’s Academy Awards.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
The float at the front of the line featured Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy with Mickey waving the flag, Goofy banging a drum, and Donald on flute, a giant eagle looming over them from behind.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
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Infrastructure issues flagged decades earlier still leave inmates housed under leaking roofs and failing electrical systems.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Sajjad Hussain | Afp | Getty Images A landmark trade deal between the European Union and India has been lauded as a major breakthrough for Europe’s biggest carmakers, although analysts have flagged competition concerns in one of the world’s fastest growing markets.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flag
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The show hails from Robert and Michelle King, who will write, executive produce, and co-showrun the series under their King Size Productions banner.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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This is yet other banner year for this snowfall machine, which has already surpassed 300-inches before then end of January, which is extraordinary.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Dutch company’s bookings are one signal of chipmakers’ confidence in future AI demand.—
Sarah Jacob,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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That is where the conference's technology signals matter.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 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 ensign, who had neglected to check the tides before entering the harbor, immediately reported his failure to his superiors, who fired him and hauled him before a court-martial.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Or, are you drawn to bright colors, bold illustrations, and more of a maximalist vibe?—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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The artist combines finger painting and collaging on the surface of his canvases to evoke vivid colors, bold compositions, patterns and textures.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Robinson Dodgers had won the National League pennant twice in his first three years.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Getty Images The Atlanta Braves have won a pair of World Series championships and plenty of National League pennants since relocating to their home city in Georgia.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Flag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flag. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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